military satellite

Apr- 2025 -

9 April

Lockheed Martin’s GPS III SV08 will join the US Space Force’s operational GPS constellation in orbit.

US Space Force Prepares to Launch Lockheed’s GPS III SV08 Satellite

Lockheed Martin has delivered the GPS III SV08 satellite to the US Space Force in Florida, ahead of its scheduled launch in the coming months.

9 April

Americas

Soldier setting up a SATCOM dish on the field

Giulia Bernacchi

L3Harris, Kuiper Partner on Resilient Satellite Communications Solutions

L3Harris has partnered with Kuiper Government Solutions to develop hybrid satellite communications (SATCOM) capabilities.

1 April

Space

Rojoef Manuel

Sierra Space Demos Small GPS Satellite for US Space Force

Sierra Space has completed testing its Resilient Global Positioning System satellite for the US Space Force’s Quick Start program.

Mar- 2025 -

19 March

Space

Joe Saballa

Five Chinese Satellites Engage in ‘Dogfighting’ Drills in Space: US Officials

Two US Space Force officials recently revealed that Chinese satellites were detected practicing “dogfighting” in space.

11 March

Space

Soldier operating a command, control, and command, control, and data processing station for military satellites

Rojoef Manuel

IT Firm to Provide Satellite Software for UK Military

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded information technology firm CGI UK a contract for software to enhance the military’s satellite operations.

Feb- 2025 -

28 February

Americas

Joe Saballa

GAO Flags Pentagon Efforts to Enable Satellite Communications Via Lasers

The Government Accountability Office has raised concerns about the Pentagon’s efforts to enable satellite communications through laser links.

12 February

Space

Artist's rendering of an Oberon intelligence satellite

Rojoef Manuel

Airbus to Build Imaging Satellites for British Military Intelligence

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Airbus a contract to design and construct two Synthetic Aperture Radar satellites that will serve as the military’s space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capability.

11 February

Space

Joe Saballa

Lockheed, Boeing Heat Up Race for Next-Gen US Military Comms Satellite

Lockheed Martin and Boeing have significantly stepped up their efforts in the race to deliver next-generation military communications satellites to the US Space Force.

3 February

Space

Joe Saballa

Spain Launches Nuke-Proof ‘SpainSat NG I’ Communications Satellite

Spain has successfully launched Europe’s “most advanced” communications satellite, significantly enhancing the operational efficiency of the Spanish Armed Forces.

Dec- 2024 -

23 December

Space