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Viasat secures $568M contract to enhance C5ISR capabilities for US Defense
Dec 11, 2024 (SPX)
Under the contract, Viasat will facilitate the transfer of C5ISR best practices from Special Operations Forces (SOF) to General Purpose Forces (GPF), bolstering...
Researchers develop mobile all-light network for seamless air land and underwater connectivity
Dec 11, 2024 (SPX)
"Our all-light wireless network combines different light sources to ensure uninterrupted connectivity while also dynamically aligning optical paths between movi...
Pentagon secures multi-band satellite services from SES Space and Defense
Dec 10, 2024 (SPX)
The BPA enables SES Space and Defense to provide multi-orbit, multi-band satellite solutions tailored to the mission demands within the USEUCOM Area of Responsi...
Lockheed Martin prepares TacSat for 2025 launch to enhance space connectivity
Dec 10, 2024 (SPX)
The satellite will support cross-domain operations by showcasing advanced connectivity capabilities during exercises next year, enabling swift execution of tact...
TESAT optical terminals chosen for GPS satellite demonstration by Lockheed Martin
Dec 10, 2024 (SPX)
Following the successful completion of its Critical Design Review earlier this year, TESAT and TESAT Gov remain on schedule to deliver the flight hardware befor...
China launches communication technology satellite aboard Long March 3B
Dec 04, 2024 (SPX)
The satellite is designed for applications in satellite communication, radio and television broadcasting, and data transmission, while also conducting technolog...
Orbit secures $9M contract to provide satellite communication systems for Israeli defense forces
Dec 03, 2024 (SPX)
Daniel Eshchar, CEO of Orbit, commented, "This strategic win represents a significant milestone for Orbit, reinforcing our position as a trusted technology part...
Airbus to deliver advanced satellite modems to UK MoD for Skynet comms
Nov 27, 2024 (SPX)
The new modems will replace the Paradigm Modem System currently in use, supporting the operational Skynet 5 satellites and the upcoming Skynet 6A satellite. The...
Fleet Space Centauri 6 advances resilient SATCOM for defence
Nov 21, 2024 (SPX)
"Fleet Space's successful demonstrations of high-performing SATCOM capabilities reflects our readiness to deliver resilient space-based systems using advanced m...
SpaceX launches secret 'Optus-X' payload atop Falcon 9 rocket
Nov 17, 2024 (UPI)
The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center at 5:28 EST. SpaceX called the mission "TD7," even though regulatory filings and U.S. government...
Fort Detrick Maryland chosen as permanent site for Wideband Military SATCOM training
Nov 16, 2024 (SPX)
This move consolidates training efforts under the U.S. Space Force (USSF), enabling the incorporation of the active Wideband SATCOM Operational Management Syste...
Momentus secures contract for HALO Prototype from SDA
Nov 13, 2024 (SPX)
The SDA's mission involves establishing a robust network of satellites in low-Earth orbit (LEO). The HALO program is designed to expedite the prototyping and sp...
Australia axes $7bn military satellite project
Nov 05, 2024 (SPX)
The decision was confirmed in a press statement today. It comes just 18 months after the Albanese government gave the green light to the ambitious program. Defe...
Japan launches H3 rocket with defense satellite to boost secure communications
Nov 05, 2024 (SPX)
The H3 rocket, developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) in collaboration with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, successfully deployed the satellite...
SpaceRISE Wins EU Contract to Build and Operate IRIS2 Satellite Network
Nov 03, 2024 (SPX)
IRIS2 aims to bolster Europe's resilience, enhance digital sovereignty, and provide low-latency connectivity across all EU Member States. The multi-orbit satell...
Gilat secures $5M in US Defense SATCOM orders
Oct 31, 2024 (SPX)
The contract includes a range of equipment and services, such as X, Ku, and Ka-band Block Upconverters (BUCs) integrated into Communications-on-the-Move (COTM) ...
Gilat secures $4M contract with DoD
Oct 29, 2024 (SPX)
The DKET 3421 terminals are designed to meet the high demands of mission-critical communication. These terminals support multi-carrier operations with a modular...
SDA Selects AST SpaceMobile and Muon Space for HALO Program to Enhance Proliferated LEO Capabilities
Oct 24, 2024 (SPX)
AST SpaceMobile Secures Prime Contract AST SpaceMobile, Inc. has secured an initial contract under an Other Transaction (OT) agreement with SDA, enabling the co...
Eutelsat Group launches 20 OneWeb satellites to expand LEO Network
Oct 22, 2024 (SPX)
The satellites were launched using SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, which lifted off at 10:13 pm PT on October 19 from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space ...
Intelsat and US Army Complete pilot program for Managed Satellite Communication Services
Oct 16, 2024 (SPX)
"The government understands the need for new, more efficient approaches - and we understand that industry must step up to provide them," said David Broadbent, P...
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