Israel launches “Ofek 13” surveillance satellite into space
Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) successfully launched the “Ofek 13” satellite which began orbiting into space.
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Thales Alenia Space wins contracts for IRIDE radar and optical satellites
Thales Alenia Space has won contracts from the European Space Agency (ESA) to supply a first batch of six small satellites for the Italian Earth observation constellation, IRIDE.
IRIS²: European Commission launches invitation to tender for industry
The Commission launches an invitation to tender to procure a concession contract to implement the EU satellite constellation called IRIS².
Boeing demonstrates anti-jamming system to protect satellites in space
Boeing engineers successfully demonstrated the company’s Protected Tactical Enterprise Service (PTES) over an on-orbit operational satellite, validating the design for the U.S. Space Force’s ground-based anti-jamming satellite communications (SATCOM) capability.
IRIS²: European Union adopts space-based connectivity programme
The Council of the European Union adopted a regulation on the EU’s secure connectivity programme for 2023-2027. This is the last step in the decision-making procedure.
Airbus wins contract from Angola for Earth observation satellite Angeo-1
Airbus Defence and Space has announced an agreement for Angeo-1, the first very high performance Angolan Earth observation satellite, to be manufactured by Airbus Defence and Space in France, which strengthens the collaboration between the two countries.
Gilat’s SkyEdge IV Taurus-M: new sattelite modem for armed forces
Gilat Satellite Networks launches of SkyEdge IV Taurus-M, the new satellite modem product specifically designed for military and government markets.
Babcock awarded contract to operate Skynet satellite communications system
Babcock has been awarded the contract to manage and operate Skynet, the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) military satellite communications system.
Filtronic expands presence in satellite communications market
Filtronic has announced a new contract win with a leading global provider of low earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications equipment.
Airbus to provide satellite communications for Belgian Armed Forces
Airbus has signed a contract with the Belgian Ministry of Defence to provide tactical satellite communications services for a 15 year period.
Northrop Grumman-built satellite to support US Space Force national security mission
Northrop Grumman’s Long Duration Propulsive ESPA (LDPE)-3A spacecraft launched successfully in support of the USSF-67 mission.
The space domain and the Russo-Ukrainian war: Actors, tools, and impact
During the Russo-Ukrainian war, the space domain has arguably been used in a more versatile manner than in any previous conflict, duly providing a major learning opportunity for Western countries.