USSF Awards SpaceX $4.16B to Build an Airborne Target Tracking Network
The US Space Force has awarded SpaceX a $4.16-billion contract to rapidly develop the Space-Based Airborne Moving Target Indicator, with an initial satellite constellation expected to be fielded by 2028.
SpaceX Wins $2.29B Deal for US Military Satellite Network
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has received a $2.29-billion contract to build a secure satellite communications network to link military sensors, weapon systems, and command capabilities.
US Space Force Selects Viasat, Intelsat for Military Tactical SATCOM Program
The US Space Force has awarded a $437.66-million contract to procure jam-resistant military communications satellites.
Germany’s Helsing Launches AI-Enabled Space Targeting Initiative With OHB
A new European consortium is developing AI-enabled satellite reconnaissance for faster battlefield targeting cycles.
Redwire Picks Voyager for DARPA Otter Spacecraft Propulsion Program
Redwire has selected Voyager Technologies to provide its Acceleration Measurement System for DARPA’s Otter spacecraft program.
German Firms Join Forces on Space Surveillance System
German defense tech start-up Helsing and space technology group OHB on Tuesday unveiled a joint venture to develop an AI-powered surveillance and targeting system for use in outer space.
We Can’t Stop a Russian Tanker in the Channel. What Chance Do We Have in Space?
The UK can track threats in orbit, but without rapid response and resilient systems, space vulnerabilities may become strategic failures.
ICEYE Hands Over MikroSAR Satellite Reconnaissance System to Poland
Poland has taken the delivery of the MikroSAR satellite reconnaissance system from the Finnish company ICEYE.
BAE Advances US Missile Warning Program With NGP Hardware Delivery
BAE Systems has delivered key flight hardware for a US Space Force missile warning satellite program scheduled for launch in 2028.
TrustPoint to Demo No-GPS Navigation Tech for US Space Force
Aerospace component firm TrustPoint has received a $4-million contract to test the capabilities of its positioning, navigation, and timing network for the US Space Force.
BlackSky Secures $30M Space-Based ISR Subscription Deal
BlackSky Technology has secured a nearly $30-million, one-year contract from an international defense customer for space-based ISR services.
Loft, Magellium to Develop Next-Gen Earth Observation Network for France
Loft Orbital and Magellium Artal Group secured a contract to develop a next-generation Earth observation constellation for France.
Booz Allen Hamilton Wins Golden Dome Contract for Space Interceptor Prototype
Booz Allen Hamilton has received a contract to assemble and supply a testbed missile interceptor solution for the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command.
US Polar Missile Defense Satellite Program On Track With Key Sensor Delivery
Northrop Grumman has taken delivery of the prime sensor for the US Space Force’s Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared Polar initiative.
US Space Force Awards $3.2B for Space-Based Missile Interceptor Prototypes
The US Space Force has awarded contracts worth $3.2 billion to 12 companies to develop prototypes for the Space-Based Interceptor program.
Sweden Deploys First Military Reconnaissance Satellite Into Orbit
Sweden placed its first military reconnaissance satellite into orbit, marking the country’s initial operational step into the space domain.
Indra to Lead Two Projects in Latest $819M European Defence Fund Round
Spanish defense firm Indra will take part in 15 projects funded under the European Defence Fund (EDF), including leading two programs.
Raytheon Delivers Second Missile-Warning Sensor to US Space Force
Raytheon has delivered its second sensor to Lockheed Martin, the lead contractor for the US Space Force’s mid-latitude missile warning and tracking satellite program.
Ukraine Pushes for Sovereign Satellite Communication Capability
GomSpace and Stetman have signed an agreement to jointly develop dual-use, sovereign satellite communications capabilities for Ukraine.
BlackSky Secures $25M Deal for Satellite Imagery, Analytics Services
BlackSky secured a $25-million multi-year contract with an international defense customer for satellite imagery and analytics services.
Poland Advances Secure Military Satellite Program With EU Firms
Poland is moving to secure dedicated military satellite communications as it teams up with European industry to build a new geostationary defense satellite system.
US Space Force Expands Orbit Tracking With New Ground Sensor in Hawaii
The US Space Force has approved upgrades for its Ground-Based Optical Sensor System at the Maui Space Surveillance Complex in Hawaii, expanding its ability to track objects across Earth’s orbits.
Starlink Glitch Leaves US Navy Drone Boats Drifting: Report
A global outage in Elon Musk’s Starlink network disrupted US Navy drone tests, cutting communications and leaving approximately two dozen unmanned surface vessels adrift off California for nearly an hour.
