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.
France’s New SSA Camera Can Spot 10-Centimeter Objects in Space
Simera Sense France is rolling out a new space situational awareness camera designed to improve how satellites detect, track, and react to activity in orbit in real time.
What Is OSINT? A Quick Guide
From social media to satellite imagery, see how OSINT turns public data into intelligence for investigations and real-world analysis.
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.
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.
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.
Pentagon Funds $1.8B Andromeda Program for Space Tracking Network
The US Department of Defense has awarded contracts worth up to $1.843 billion to multiple companies to develop next-generation space domain awareness capabilities under the US Space Force’s Andromeda program.
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.
ICEYE Launches Six SAR Satellites for Poland, Portugal Programs
ICEYE has launched six new synthetic aperture radar satellites to support both commercial and national programs in Poland and Portugal.
Satellite Data Is Easier to Steal Than Ever. What’s the Solution?
Satellite communications are inherently exposed, and governments need to stop treating that as a technical issue and start managing it as a strategic risk.
Redwire to Build Belgium’s First National Security Satellite
Belgium has awarded space and defense technology company Redwire a prime contract to build and deliver its first national security satellite, dubbed “MATTEO.”
BlackSky to Develop Large-Aperture Space Imaging Testbed for US Air Force
The US Air Force Research Laboratory has awarded BlackSky Geospatial Solutions a contract to develop and test a large-aperture optical imaging system for future space-based intelligence missions.
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.
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.
Japan Taps Axelspace for Optical Satellite Imagery in Defense Space Project
Axelspace secured a contract to supply optical satellite imagery for the Japanese Ministry of Defense’s new satellite constellation project.
SatService Secures German Defense Contract for Q/V-Band Satellite Ground Station
SatService has secured a contract to supply a Q/V-band satellite ground station for scientific and military communications in Germany.
Germany Eyes Long-Term Plan for Military Space Capabilities
Germany is considering a wide range of military space investments as part of a long-term plan to strengthen its position in orbit.
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.
BlackSky Signs Multiple Contracts for Gen-3 Satellite Program
BlackSky Technology has secured several new contracts to expand the deployment of its Gen-3 satellite capabilities.
ICEYE Expands Space-Based Intelligence Support for Ukraine
Finnish company ICEYE and Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence have signed an agreement to expand their cooperation in space-based intelligence.
Sweden Taps ICEYE, Planet Labs for Space Satellite Network
Finnish defense contractor ICEYE and Planet Labs in California have signed a deal to provide synthetic aperture radar and electro-optical capabilities in support of the Swedish Armed Forces’ space operations.
US Space Command Taps SpaceX for Missile Warning, Tracking Satellites
The US Space Systems Command has awarded SpaceX contracts to launch new missile warning and tracking satellites into low-Earth orbit.
