BlackSky captures first imagery from fifth Gen-3 satellite within 20 hours, expanding 35-centimeter defense intelligence capacity
Gen-3 satellites produce imagery with a resolution of 35 centimeters. BlackSky’s AI-enabled analytics can automatically detect a growing range of vehicles, aircraft and vessels.
Lockheed Martin says $114 million Space Force awards will upgrade GPS ground network for IIIF satellites and anti-jamming resilience
Lockheed Martin has secured two U.S. Space Force task orders worth about $114 million to modernize the ground network that controls the Global Positioning System.
Eutelsat plans €1 billion investment in 229 Airbus-built OneWeb satellites to secure LEO network continuity through 2034
IRIS² is expected to provide Eutelsat with access to more than twice OneWeb’s current capacity and a new generation of capabilities.
Von der Leyen sets out IRIS² expansion and private investment drive to reduce Europe’s reliance on non-European satellite systems
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has set out plans to strengthen Europe’s autonomy in space through an expanded IRIS² satellite network and greater private investment.
Airbus starts work on at least 66 IRIS² satellites to anchor Europe’s sovereign military communications network from 2029
Airbus Defence and Space has signed an initial contract to design and build the first layer of satellites for Europe’s sovereign IRIS² constellation.
Hanwha Systems links real-time satellite intelligence to K9 howitzers and Chunmoo rocket launchers in overseas AI debut at MSPO 2026
The platform uses artificial intelligence to turn satellite imagery into intelligence for military commanders and operators.
BlackSky says Gen-3 satellites will provide exclusive high-resolution imagery for $1 billion France-UAE AI constellation in orbit
BlackSky has been chosen as the exclusive supplier of very high-resolution electro-optical satellites for a $1 billion space intelligence programme.
Lockheed Martin wins $1.32 billion AIR6500 contract to link Australia’s air and missile defenses with allied forces across the Indo-Pacific
The project will connect the country’s air and missile defense assets through a single operational picture.
Poland’s EYCORE says first SAR satellite imagery validates domestic radar technology for security and defence missions in orbit
Polish space company EYCORE has released the first Earth imagery from EYCORE-1, its synthetic aperture radar satellite.
United Kingdom backs new space strategy with £7.8 billion to counter orbital threats and strengthen satellite capabilities
The UK has consolidated £7.8 billion of planned space investment under a new strategy that places defence and national security at the centre of government policy.
Isar Aerospace reaches orbit on second Spectrum flight, opening new European launch option for commercial and institutional customers
Isar Aerospace said its Spectrum rocket reached orbit and deployed payloads on only the company’s second flight.
BlackSky develops automated orbital imaging for Gen-3 satellites, targeting emerging space surveillance and awareness missions
BlackSky Technology is advancing automated non-Earth imaging for its Gen-3 satellites, extending the company’s intelligence business into orbital surveillance.