Hanwha, MDA Space to Collaborate on S. Korea’s K-LEO Military Satellite Network
South Korea’s Hanwha Systems and Canada’s MDA Space have teamed up to explore collaboration on Seoul’s sovereign Low Earth Orbit (K-LEO) defense satellite constellation.
Viasat to Develop Anti-Hacking Encryption System for US Space Force Satellites
Viasat has secured a multi-year contract from the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command to build an encryption system that protects satellites from cyberattacks.
AFRL Launches Experimental Satellite Into Orbit to Secure Navigational Edge
The US Air Force Research Laboratory has taken a major step toward securing the nation’s navigation advantage with the launch of the Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3) aboard a United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket in Florida.
Lockheed’s Next-Gen Missile Warning Satellite Survives Stress Test, Nears Liftoff
Lockheed Martin has wrapped up key environmental testing on the first of its next-gen missile warning satellites, keeping the program on track for launch.
Greece Seeks First Homegrown ISR Military Satellite, More Defense Tech
Greece, through its state-owned Hellenic Defense Innovation Center (ELKAK), seeks to develop and produce its first domestically-made military satellite.
US Space Force Selects Firms for Jam-Proof Military SATCOM Project
The US Space Force has awarded a $37.5-million contract to five companies for the development of a satellite communications network.
Modernized GPS Control System Finally Lands in US Space Force Hands
After years of delays, the US Space Force has finally received a “next-generation” upgrade to the control segment of its Global Positioning System.
Denmark to Supply Satellite Communications to Ukraine’s Military
Denmark will provide Kyiv with satellite communication services through the European Defence Agency, marking the first such donation via the EU.
Spanish Firm Taps Airbus for High-Res PAZ-2 Satellites to Boost Defense
Spanish satellite operator Hisdesat has contracted Airbus to design, assemble, and test two PAZ-2 radar satellites for the Spanish Ministry of Defence.
Boeing Clinches $2.8B Deal to Supply ESS Satellites for US
The US Space Systems Command has awarded Boeing a $2.8-billion deal to supply space vehicles in support of the Evolved Strategic Satellite (ESS) Communications program.
Netherlands Selects ICEYE to Supply ISR Systems for Space-Based Defense
The Netherlands has contracted Finnish satellite manufacturer ICEYE to supply a full suite of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems to boost sovereign space-based defense.
British Defense Project Targets Space-Based Weather Monitoring
The UK has invested $6.9 million to reinforce its space-based weather monitoring capability for national defense.
BlackSky Satellite Delivers High-Res Imagery Just 12 Hours Post-Launch
BlackSky Technology’s second Gen-3 satellite has delivered its first very high-resolution and low-latency images just 12 hours after its launch.
US Taps BAE for $1.2B Space-Based Missile Warning and Tracking Systems
The US Space Force has awarded BAE Systems a $1.2-billion contract to design and build 10 Epoch 2 spacecraft for the Resilient Missile Warning and Tracking Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) program.
L3Harris $125M Facility Upgrade Powers US ‘Golden Dome’ Effort
L3Harris has completed the expansion of its space manufacturing facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to support US homeland missile defense.
Finland Developing Device to Counter Alleged Russian Satellite Jamming
Finnish researchers are working on a device to counter jamming of satellite positioning systems, which has spiked in the country since 2022.
US Space Force Prepares to Launch Lockheed’s GPS III SV08 Satellite
Lockheed Martin has delivered the GPS III SV08 satellite to the US Space Force in Florida, ahead of its scheduled launch in the coming months.
L3Harris, Kuiper Partner on Resilient Satellite Communications Solutions
L3Harris has partnered with Kuiper Government Solutions to develop hybrid satellite communications (SATCOM) capabilities.
Sierra Space Demos Small GPS Satellite for US Space Force
Sierra Space has completed testing its Resilient Global Positioning System satellite for the US Space Force’s Quick Start program.
Five Chinese Satellites Engage in ‘Dogfighting’ Drills in Space: US Officials
Two US Space Force officials recently revealed that Chinese satellites were detected practicing “dogfighting” in space.
IT Firm to Provide Satellite Software for UK Military
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded information technology firm CGI UK a contract for software to enhance the military’s satellite operations.
GAO Flags Pentagon Efforts to Enable Satellite Communications Via Lasers
The Government Accountability Office has raised concerns about the Pentagon’s efforts to enable satellite communications through laser links.
Airbus to Build Imaging Satellites for British Military Intelligence
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Airbus a contract to design and construct two Synthetic Aperture Radar satellites that will serve as the military’s space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capability.
Lockheed, Boeing Heat Up Race for Next-Gen US Military Comms Satellite
Lockheed Martin and Boeing have significantly stepped up their efforts in the race to deliver next-generation military communications satellites to the US Space Force.
