21 January 2026 – Loft today announced a notification by the French Space Agency (CNES) and the Directorate General of Armaments / DGA of a contract for the development and operation of the DESIR program (Sovereign Radar Imaging Elements Demonstration). The program aims to provide France with its first sovereign space-based radar imaging (SAR) capability and represents a major milestone in the development of a national radar imaging value chain, a critical technology for the armed forces and for France’s strategic autonomy. This contract is aligned with DGA and French Space Command initiatives to foster a more agile defense space ecosystem, notably through the Pacte Espace and the Cercle de Confiance Espace, and confirms Loft’s position as a strategic partner serving national sovereign capabilities. Read more