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China expands defence cooperation with Iran through satellite intelligence and naval deployment in Gulf
China is expanding its defence cooperation with Iran by providing intelligence data transmitted by satellites tracking United States military movements and by deploying its most advanced spy ship to the waters of the Persian Gulf.
Boeing opens new production line in California to support U.S. Space Force missile warning satellites
Boeing announced on 20 February that it has opened a new production line dedicated to building electro-optical infrared sensors for the U.S. Space Force and other customers.
Kratos awarded multi-million contract from Airbus to deliver ground system for OmanSat-1 software-defined satellite
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract by Airbus Defence and Space to provide a ground segment supporting the OmanSat-1 software-defined satellite.
Divergent and Mach Industries unveil Venom flight prototype built in 71 days with digital manufacturing
“This partnership between Mach Industries and Divergent demonstrates a pivotal capability for the nation. By combining Mach’s innovative systems with Divergent’s revolutionary digital manufacturing platform, we’ve moved from concept to a flight-ready prototype in 71 days,” said Alex Lovett, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Mission Capabilities in the Office of the…
BlackSky signs eight-figure international deal for accelerated delivery of Gen-3 sovereign intelligence satellite
BlackSky Technology Inc. has signed a new eight-figure international contract for the accelerated delivery of a Gen-3 sovereign space-based intelligence solution.
Raytheon secures U.S. contract to establish domestic thin film lithium niobate wafer production papability
Raytheon has been awarded a contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory to develop a domestic production capability for thin film lithium niobate wafers, a material critical to high-speed secure communications and advanced sensing systems.
GMV awarded EU contract to lead GOVSATCOM hub as secure communications system becomes operational
The European Union has activated GOVSATCOM, its Governmental Satellite Communications Programme, marking what it describes as a decisive step towards strategic autonomy in space and reduced reliance on foreign suppliers for critical communications.