Viasat chosen by U.S. Space Force for next phase of space terminal development
Viasat, Inc. has announced its selection by the U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) for the second phase of the Enterprise Space Terminal (EST) program.
Poland acquires SAR satellites from ICEYE to strengthen defence capabilities
ICEYE, a global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite technology, has signed an agreement with the Ministry of National Defense of Poland to supply three SAR satellites to the Polish Armed Forces.
BlackSky signs early access agreements with international defence customers for Gen-3 services
BlackSky Technology Inc. has secured early access agreements with multiple international defence sector customers for its Gen-3 real-time, space-based monitoring capabilities.
US Space Force and Italian Air Force sign agreement to enhance space security cooperation
The United States Space Force (USSF) and the Italian Air Force have taken a significant step toward strengthening their space security collaboration.
General Atomics awarded Phase 2 contract for U.S. Space Force Enterprise Space Terminal
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has been awarded a Phase 2 contract by the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) for the Enterprise Space Terminal (EST) program.
ATMOS and ARX Robotics forge alliance to bolster European space defence capabilities
ATMOS Space Cargo (ATMOS) and ARX Robotics (ARX) have announced a strategic partnership to create the world’s first Orbit-to-Ground Deployment Platform.
Rocket Lab to launch Neutron rRocket for U.S. Air Force re-entry mission
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. has announced its partnership with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to launch its new medium-lift reusable rocket, Neutron.
Rheinmetall and ICEYE to establish joint venture for satellite production
German defence technology company Rheinmetall and SAR satellite manufacturer ICEYE have announced plans to establish a joint venture named Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions.
How commercial SATCOM can prepare for defence missions
From ports to tanks to airplanes, militaries have historically owned and operated the means and infrastructure by which they conduct missions.
BlackSky completes commissioning of first Gen-3 satellite ahead of schedule
BlackSky Technology Inc. has announced the successful and early completion of commissioning for its first Gen-3 satellite.
Czech Republic nears deal to acquire L3Harris communications equipment
The Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic is moving forward with plans to acquire a package of NATO-standard communications equipment from American defense contractor L3Harris Technologies.
U.S. Space Force awards Northrop Grumman contract for critical OPIR ground infrastructure
Northrop Grumman has been selected to develop additional relay ground stations in the United States and United Kingdom as part of the U.S. Space Force’s Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next-Gen OPIR) programme.