French Army Serval Vehicles to Receive Thales' SYRACUSE IV Satcom Stations
The French defence procurement agency (DGA) has awarded Thales the Neptune contract to supply 30 dual-band X/Ka satellite communication stations for the French Army's Serval vehicles. These stations will function as on-the-pause (OTP) tactical communication nodes, supporting the high-throughput satellite communications services needed by the information and communication systems deployed by...
NATO Strengthens Satellite Capabilities with Alliance Persistent Surveillance from Space
NATO has announced a new initiative, the Alliance Persistent Surveillance from Space (APSS), to bolster its satellite capabilities by utilizing data, products, and services from both national and commercial satellites of its member states. This move aims to improve the alliance's situational awareness in conflict zones and enhance its operational effectiveness...
Aerojet Rocketdyne Upgrades Space Shuttle Engines for Artemis IV Mission
Aerojet Rocketdyne has upgraded the four RS-25 engines for NASAs Artemis IV space exploration mission. This will be the first flight of the enhanced Block 1B SLS rocket and the last to use engines from the space shuttle program
Germany Army Awards Airbus €2.1B Satellite Contract
The German Army (Bundeswehr) has awarded Airbus a €2.1 billion contract for a secure military satellite system, with deployment before the end of the decade
Germany Oks €2.2B Satellite Communications Upgrade for Army
The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag approved a contract for the procurement of new communications satellites for the Bundeswehr on June 26. This contract includes the acquisition of successor satellites, COMSATBw 1B and 2B, with a total financial requirement of approximately €2
Blue Origin, SpaceX, and ULA Secure $5.6B for National Security Space Launch...
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Milrem Robotics Integrates Starlink SATCOM into THeMIS UGV for Extended Remote Control...
Estonia-based and EDGE Group entity Milrem Robotics and AEC Skyline, a supplier of critical data solutions, have integrated Starlink satellite communications (SATCOM) together with associated equipment into the THeMIS Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) that allows it to be controlled over vast distances. The latest communication system allows unmanned combat support vehicles to be safely deployed to the battlefield
Russia's UEC to Create Ultra-light Rocket Engine for Small Satellite Launch
Rostec subsidiary United Engine Corporation (UEC) is set to develop engines for Russia's first ultra-light rockets, tailored for launching commercial satellites into Earth orbit with a payload capacity of approximately 250 kg. The corresponding agreement was signed on the sidelines of the St
South Korea Alleges North's Recent Spy Satellite Launch as Unsuccessful
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) announced on Tuesday that North Korea's recent launch of a suspected spy satellite ended in failure. The projectile, believed to be a military reconnaissance satellite, was fired from North Pyongan Province towards the west of the Korean Peninsula late Monday night
Thales Alenia Space to Build JSAT-31 for Asia's Largest Satellite Operator, SKY...
Thales Alenia Space, in collaboration with SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, has finalized an agreement for the development of JSAT-31. Thales Alenia Space is a joint venture between Thales and Leonardo
Kremlin Calls Out Pentagon's Hoax Claim on Russian Space Weapon
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has squashed the Pentagon's assertions regarding the launch of a Russian anti-satellite vehicle into low-Earth orbit, labeling the claims as an information hoax. Speaking to journalists in Moscow, Ryabkov insisted that Russia's space program is progressing as planned, focusing on deploying spacecraft for various purposes, including enhancing defense capabilities
India Awards $900M Contract to L&T for K9 Vajra-T Howitzers
Boko Haram Militants Attack Two Nigerian Army Bases with Grenade-strapped Drones
China’s Sixth-Generation Fighter Jet Takes First Flight
Damage by Missile Fragments Found On External Fuselage of Crashed Azerbaijan Aircraft
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...