The UK company that built the test satellite for Europe's Galileo network is joining forces with a German firm to bid together to build more satellites.SSTL believes the link-up will drive down costs and speed up production by boosting competition among suppliers.
Europe's proposed rival to the US Global Positioning System (GPS) has been delayed by rows over funding.
A compromise deal is expected to be announced at a meeting of transport ministers in Brussels on Thursday.
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