Northrop Unveils GPS-Free Navigation System for Deep Space Missions
Spacecraft could soon navigate far beyond Earth without relying on GPS or satellite signals.
Accelint, Vitesse Merge to Build Faster AI-Enabled Battlefield Decision Systems
Defense firms Accelint and Vitesse Systems have merged under the Lyntris name to combine sensor hardware, mission software, and AI tools for US and allied military programs.
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.
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.
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.
Rheinmetall Plans Satellite Test Facility in Norway
Rheinmetall has taken a step toward building a satellite processing and test facility in northern Norway through a new agreement with the municipality of Andøy.
Northrop Grumman Launches US Space Force Experiments on Minotaur IV
Northrop Grumman has launched the US Space Force’s Space Test Program S29A mission module aboard its Minotaur IV rocket, deploying multiple experimental payloads into low Earth orbit.
US Space Force Awards L3Harris $150M to Modernize Space Surveillance
The US Space Force has awarded L3Harris a $150-million contract to sustain and modernize ground systems that track objects in space and provide earlier warning of potential threats.
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.
Pentagon Ups Golden Dome Cost to $185B as Space Capabilities Expand
The US Department of Defense has increased the projected cost of its Golden Dome missile defense system by up to $10 billion to accelerate critical space-based capabilities.
Hughes Wins USAF Contract for Hybrid Satellite Network Research
Hughes Network Systems has secured a US Air Force research contract to explore new approaches for managing hybrid satellite networks.
Thales Builds Space-Linked Air Defense Dome ‘SkyDefender’
Thales is elevating integrated air defense capabilities with SkyDefender, a space-linked dome built to protect forces against airborne threats ranging from short distances to thousands of kilometers.
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.
Anduril Buys ExoAnalytic in Push Toward Space‑Based Missile Defense
Anduril Industries is acquiring space surveillance and tracking firm ExoAnalytic Solutions as it positions itself for expanded involvement in the Pentagon’s Golden Dome missile defense initiative.
Karman Space Opens Utah Facility for Missile and Drone Systems
Karman Space & Defense is opening a new manufacturing facility in Utah to expand production of launch systems and rocket components used in US missile and counter-drone programs.
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.
Austria to Launch First Domestic Military Satellite in 2027
The Austrian Armed Forces will deploy its first domestically developed satellite, BEACONSAT, in early 2027.
European Ministry Selects HawkEye 360 for Space-Based Electronic Warfare Services
An undisclosed European ministry of defense has picked HawkEye 360 to supply commercial space‑based electronic warfare services.
US Space Force Grounds Vulcan National Security Launches After Rocket Booster Issue
The US Space Force has suspended National Security Space Launch missions on United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan heavy-lift launch vehicle after a solid rocket booster anomaly in mid-February.
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.
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.
