L3Harris completes Critical Design Review for new U.S. Army SATCOM terminal ahead of 2025 testing
L3Harris Technologies has completed the Critical Design Review for the U.S. Army’s Large Wideband Satellite Communications Terminal (LWST) programme.
Kongsberg and Andøya Space sign MoU to boost Norway’s role in space, drone and C4ISR sectors
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Andøya Space have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation in areas of strategic importance to Norway and its allies.
Indra Group signs new ESA contracts to boost space surveillance and satellite navigation
Indra Group has signed two new contracts with the European Space Agency (ESA) to enhance Europe’s space surveillance capabilities and satellite navigation systems.
ICEYE and IHI sign agreement to build satellite constellation for Earth Observation in Japan
ICEYE and Japan’s IHI Corporation have signed a procurement contract to build an Earth observation satellite constellation for security, civilian, and commercial applications.
Kymeta selected as multi-orbit SATCOM provider for U.S. Army’s Next Gen Command and Control Pilot
Kymeta Corporation has been chosen as a multi-orbit satellite communications provider for the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) Pilot, using its Osprey u8 terminal.
Thales Alenia Space opens cutting-edge Space Smart Factory in Rome backed by Italian Space Agency
Thales Alenia Space has officially opened its new Space Smart Factory in Rome, a major milestone covered by Aviation Week and described as one of Europe’s most advanced digital and reconfigurable satellite manufacturing facilities.
Neuraspace launches autonomous defence system to safeguard space infrastructure
Neuraspace has unveiled “Neuraspace DEF”, a new system aimed at protecting space infrastructure and supporting defence and civil protection efforts across Europe.
ESA inaugurates fourth deep-space antenna in Australia to strengthen Solar System communications
The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially inaugurated a new 35-metre deep space antenna in New Norcia, Western Australia, strengthening its ability to communicate with spacecraft throughout the Solar System.
Maxar Intelligence rebrands as Vantor, launches AI platform to deliver unified spatial intelligence
Vantor has officially rebranded from Maxar Intelligence and introduced Tensorglobe, a new AI-powered spatial intelligence platform.
U.S. Space Force declares L3Harris’ ATLAS system operational to boost space domain awareness
The U.S. Space Force has officially accepted the Advanced Tracking and Launch Analysis System (ATLAS), developed by American defence firm L3Harris Technologies, for operational use.
Electro Optic Systems launches Atlas Space Control at IAC 2025 to address growing threats to satellites
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) unveiled its new Atlas Space Control capability at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2025 in Sydney on Monday.
Germany to invest €35 billion in space defence capabilities by 2030, says defence minister
Germany will invest €35 billion in space defence by 2030, defence minister Boris Pistorius announced this week.