UK Explores a Navigation Fallback for GPS-Denied Warfare
Could British soldiers one day navigate the battlefield without satellite support? Team Elaris is working on a concept to explore that possibility.
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.
Swedish Firm Unveils ‘Smallest Mobile Satellite Terminal’ for Its Category
Ovzon could be setting a new standard for on-the-move satellite communications, introducing a new terminal it described as the “smallest in its class.”
L3Harris, Comtech Debut Multi-Orbit Tactical SATCOM Modem
L3Harris Technologies and Comtech Telecommunications have introduced an embeddable multi-orbit satellite communications modem designed for military use.
A First for Europe: Poland to Build Integrated Defense System for Satellites
Poland has begun work on a first-of-its-kind defense system for Europe: an integrated, multi-domain high-power microwave weapon engineered to keep satellites safe in space.
Lockheed, Mitsubishi to Add Anti-Jamming to Japanese Defense Satellite
Lockheed Martin and Mitsubishi Electric are joining forces to supply an anti-jamming capability for Japan’s next-generation defense communications satellite for geostationary orbit.
Instagrid Rolls Out Next-Gen Tactical Power Kit for Frontline Ops
Germany-based Instagrid is pushing battlefield power into the low-signature era with GO-MIL, a new tactical energy kit designed to keep forces connected, mobile, and mission-ready in demanding environments.
AST SpaceMobile Bags $30M SDA Deal for Tactical SATCOM Demo
AST SpaceMobile has secured a $30-million contract to demonstrate low-latency tactical satellite communications for the US Space Development Agency.
Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2): Connecting the Modern Battlespace
This explainer shows how CJADC2 connects, coordinates, and empowers US and allied forces, transforming raw data into rapid decisions that give an edge in complex, multi-domain battlefields.
Japan Builds Comms Satellite That Can Focus Signals Where Forces Need Them
Japan is raising the bar in space-based military communications, awarding Mitsubishi Electric a contract to build a next-generation defense satellite.
US, Japan Break Ground on ‘Industry-First’ Multi-Band Satellite Terminal
A breakthrough “metasurface” satellite antenna promises multi-band connectivity from a single, low-profile terminal, developed by Kymeta and JDI.
US Army Explores GPS-Independent Navigation With ‘Unjammable’ MagNav
Magnav is a next-generation magnetic navigation system, using sensitive magnetometers to detect Earth’s magnetic field, GPS-independent, and jam-resistant.
Ghostrider Gunship Poised for Starlink-Enabled Battlefield Transformation
AC-130J Ghostrider gunship is a heavily armed multi-role special operations aircraft, capable of close air support, air interdiction, and armed reconnaissance.
Breakthrough Satellite Tech Clears First Real-World Test
XCM3-Space is a software-defined radio with built-in security, operates across multiple frequencies and networks simultaneously, and operates in Low Earth Orbit.
Eyes Over Satellites: US Firms Build Vision-Based Tech to Replace GPS
A partnership between US firms is looking to put visual capabilities into aerial and ground platforms, giving them coordinates where GPS fails.
GetChkd to Improve US Air, Space Force SATCOM Security
Texas-based GetChkd has secured a $1.9-million contract to bolster the US Air Force and US Space Force’s satellite communications security with blockchain infrastructure.
L3Harris to Upgrade US Marine Corps SATCOM Terminals
L3Harris has received a new order to upgrade the US Marine Corps’ satellite communications terminals to improve data throughput.
No Signal Lost: Hydra MAX Confirms Multi-Orbit Reliability in Harsh Test
Hydra MAX is a terminal that reached TRL 6 after demonstrating uninterrupted, multi-orbit connectivity, using digital beamforming for enhanced resilience, and 4x faster responsiveness.
US Space Force Contracts AeroVironment for BADGER Antenna Systems
The US Space Force has awarded AeroVironment a contract to deliver two BADGER phased array antenna systems for the Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource program.
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.
General Atomics, Kepler Test Two-Way Air-to-Space Optical Communications
General Atomics and Kepler Communications US have tested two-way optical communications between an aircraft and a satellite in space.
New CapLink Array Targets Radar, Space Comms, and Missile Defense in One System
Florida-based Assured Space Access Technologies is rolling out the CapLink Array, a next-generation phased array antenna built to do more than one job at once.
US Army Trials Laser-Operated Starshield Communications System
US Army Reserve soldiers have begun using SpaceX’s Starshield communication system to enhance decision-making on the battlefield.
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.
