For the first time, the exercise was coordinated and led internationally by COVE, bringing together space commands from France, Italy, Japan, Romania, and Ukraine. GMV experts were physically present at the COVE facility, working closely with military personnel on orbit determination, collision risk analysis, and orbital environment assessment.
This participation allowed the validation of operational capabilities in a live environment, reinforcing joint readiness and international collaboration in Space Domain Awareness. The Real-World Event promoted by COVE formed part of Global Sentinel, an initiative coordinated by U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) to strengthen international cooperation in space security.
Global Sentinel’s cornerstone is the annual Capstone exercise, which brings together civilian and military experts from dozens of countries. GMV has been collaborating with COVE in this initiative since 2018, contributing advanced Space Surveillance solutions and operational expertise in both simulated and live scenarios.
In line with this commitment, GMV also joined COVE at the Capstone 2025 event, held from 28 April to 9 May at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The exercise gathered more than 250 specialists from 29 countries and NATO, highlighting the international scope of cooperation in space defence.
