Redwire Corporation (NYSE:RDW), a global leader in space and defence technology solutions, today announced it has been awarded a prime contract by Belgian Defence to build and deliver the country's first national security satellite that will provide secure, resilient, and independent access to critical space-based services aimed at and in support of national defence priorities. The mission—known as MATTEO—is commissioned by the Belgian Federal Government and is fully funded by Belgian Defence. MATTEO will be built in-country leveraging and supporting Belgium's National Defence Industrial Technology Base strategy. Redwire and Aerospacelab will jointly develop MATTEO. The mission combines Redwire's space mission heritage and proven track record of mission assurance with Aerospacelab's satellite manufacturing expertise. MATTEO will enhance Belgium's ability to monitor, protect, and respond to evolving regional and global security challenges.