5 Countries with the Highest Number of Military Satellites in Orbit

4. France

Military Satellites: 10

France has the highest number of military satellites in orbit for European countries. This year in July, the country launched its Syracuse 4B satellite, which is expected to be operational nine months after reaching the geostationary orbit. This is a communication satellite system that comes equipped with proximity surveillance in orbit. The satellite is part of the $3.9 billion Syracuse IV programme launched in 2015.