Honeywell And Redwire Join Forces To Build Quantum Secure Satellite For Europe

Honeywell Inc. (NASDAQ:HON) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Redwire Corporation (NYSE:RDW) to help the European Space Agency (ESA) develop a satellite designed for quantum-secured communications.

The deal builds on the Quantum Key Distribution Satellite program, or QKDSat, launched in 2024 under Honeywell's leadership. The public-private partnership brings together aerospace firms from across ESA member nations to build technology that protects sensitive communications.

The companies plan to combine Redwire's quantum platform with Honeywell's optical payload to create a fully integrated system by mid-2026. The collaboration aims to safeguard government ...