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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
Aptiv, Winchester Unveil Modular Connector for Satellite, Drone Programs
Swiss technology company Aptiv PLC and its American subsidiary Winchester Interconnect have introduced a modular connector tailored for satellites and unmanned aerial systems.
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.
Sentinel at Sea: India Rolls Out TRIDENT‑SAMUDRA for Real-Time Naval Awareness
The Indian Navy is beginning to lean towards artificial intelligence to impose a more commanding presence over its oceanic regions.
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.
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 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.
BlackSky Secures New International Defense Contracts for ISR Satellite Subscription
BlackSky Technology has received multiple contracts to provide Gen-3 Assured satellite services to a new international defense user, expanding the company’s global footprint.
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.
Lockheed Sends New GPS Satellite to ‘Future-Proof’ Battlefield Navigation
Warfighters could soon navigate more reliably in contested environments, as Lockheed Martin sent its newest GPS 3 Space Vehicle into orbit.
Loft to Lead France’s First Space-Based Radar Imaging Program
Loft Orbital has been selected as prime contractor for France’s first space-based radar imaging demonstrator.
US Startup Raises $4.2M to Advance Quantum-Enabled Satellite Imaging
Diffraqtion has raised $4.2 million in pre-seed funding to advance its “quantum camera” technology to enhance space situational awareness.
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.
If $800 of Kit Can Hack a Satellite Transmission, What Might a Nation-State Do?
In an era where satellite interception is cheap and accessible, security can no longer depend on encryption alone.
Northrop Grumman to Expand US Missile-Tracking Satellite Network
Northrop will support the third deployment phase of a missile-tracking satellite constellation for the US Space Development Agency.
Rheinmetall Taps Polish Firm SATIM for German Satellite Reconnaissance Program
Rheinmetall has signed an agreement with the Polish company SATIM to support a satellite-based reconnaissance program for Germany.
