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Nov- 2024 -

2 November

A Nigerien Special Forces Soldier communicates on a radio while conducting a raid during Flintlock 2022, in Côte d'Ivoire, Feb. 26, 2022. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 11 nations training in Côte d'Ivoire. Flintlock helps strengthen the ability of allies and partners to counter violent extremism and provide security for their people. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kacie Benak)

Niger Inks Deal With Russia for Three Satellites

Niger signed a deal Friday with Glavkosmos, a subsidiary of Russia's Roscosmos space agency, to buy three satellites to boost security in the Sahel nation and its neighbours, all battling jihadist attacks.

Oct- 2024 -

29 October

L3Harris-developed electronic warfare system called “Meadowlands” was originally scheduled for delivery in 2022.

Giulia Bernacchi

US to Receive Satellite Jammers to Counter China, Russia Next Year

The US will receive a weapon next year designed to jam Chinese and Russian satellites in the early stages of a potential conflict.

25 October

X-Bow Systems’ Successful Launches Bolt Rocket.

Giulia Bernacchi

X-Bow Systems Successfully Tests Solid Rocket Motor

X-Bow Systems launched its Bolt rocket in a test that showcased the company’s advancement in solid rocket motor (SRM) propellant technology.

22 October

A FALCON 9 rocket is shown a day before the launch of SpaceX’s first 60 Starlink satellites at Cape Canaveral, Fla., in May

Giulia Bernacchi

SpaceX to Launch Nine Satellites for US Military Under $733M Contract

The US has awarded SpaceX $733.5 million to launch nine satellites to enhance military communications and intelligence capabilities.

21 October

Rojoef Manuel

True Anomaly, Firefly Team for US Space Force Orbital Vehicle Launch Trials

True Anomaly has partnered with Firefly Aerospace to facilitate autonomous orbital vehicle launch missions for the US Space Force.

11 October

Joe Saballa

America’s Experimental X-37B Begins Aerobraking Maneuvers in Space

The US Space Force will soon test the ability of its experimental X-37B spacecraft to rapidly change orbits using what it calls “aerobraking maneuvers” in space.

4 October

Global communication network illustration

Giulia Bernacchi

NGA Launches $708M Contract to Boost AI for Geospatial Intelligence

The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency has proposed a potential $708 million contract to advance the training of its AI-powered computer vision systems through data labeling.

Sep- 2024 -

27 September