SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts AG, a Salzgitter-based developer and manufacturer of mission-critical mobile mast systems for military and defense applications, has converted a frame order into a fixed contract valued at approximately EUR 70 million with an existing European defense prime customer. The agreement, announced on September 30, 2026, represents the second large contract signed with this customer in 2026 and will see SMAG’s mast components integrated in two steps into a mission-critical mobile communication infrastructure. Revenue realization is scheduled from 2028 to 2035, providing long-term visibility for the company’s defense business.
The contract significantly strengthens SMAG’s fixed order backlog, which had already grown by 30% in the first half of 2026 to EUR 182 million as of June 30. The additional EUR 70 million further drives this positive trajectory and underscores the company’s ability to capitalize on sustained demand for secure, resilient communication systems. With defense budgets rising across Europe and NATO, SMAG’s specialized self-supporting, guy-wire-free antenna masts are increasingly critical for military operations that require rapid deployment and reliable connectivity in challenging environments.
Ulrich Feindt, Chief Executive Officer of SMAG, commented, “We are extremely proud of signing this large contract with one of our key customers, we are in business for more than 20 years. This marks another landmark step to consistently capitalize on the significant growth opportunities ahead of us for the benefit of our shareholders.” The customer’s identity remains undisclosed due to confidentiality obligations, but the deal highlights SMAG’s trusted position among defense primes and government agencies.
Founded in 1974, SMAG generates substantially all of its net sales from defense and serves more than 50 defense primes, OEMs, and government agencies worldwide, including 15 NATO militaries. The company employs approximately 170 people and has established itself as a leading European specialist in mobile antenna mast systems. This contract not only expands SMAG’s order book but also reinforces the broader trend of European defense industrial capacity scaling up to meet evolving security challenges. For investors, the fixed order backlog offers greater earnings predictability and signals management’s success in converting pipeline opportunities into firm commitments.
As geopolitical tensions persist and military modernization accelerates, SMAG’s niche expertise in mission-critical communication infrastructure positions it well for continued growth. The contract’s long duration, spanning eight years, provides a stable revenue stream that supports investment in production capacity and innovation. Further details on the original release can be found at www.newmediawire.com, and additional news is available through NEWMEDIAWIRE.
