military satellite

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

Joe Saballa

S. Korea Launches Third Spy Satellite Amid Escalating Tensions With North

The South Korean military has successfully launched another surveillance satellite into space at a time of intensifying tensions with North Korea.

11 December

Space

Lockheed Martin's Tactical Satellite, dubbed "TacSat."

Giulia Bernacchi

Lockheed Prepares to Launch New Tactical Satellite ‘TacSat’

Lockheed has announced that its new Tactical Satellite, dubbed "TacSat," will be launched in 2025 aboard a Firefly Aerospace Alpha rocket.

3 December

Cyber

Senior Airman Elizabeth Arthur, 1st Combat Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission systems technician, sets up a Panther satellite communications terminal at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Oct. 30, in support of Blue Flag 17. The U.S. and Israel share a strong and long-lasting relationship in addition to a close military partnership, and exercises like this further strengthen the relationship of our nations and promote regional peace and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abby L. Finkel)

Rojoef Manuel

Orbit to Provide SATCOM Dishes to Israeli Defense Forces

Orbit Communication Systems has received a $9.1-million contract to supply multi-purpose satellite communication terminals for the Israeli Defense Forces.

Nov- 2024 -

27 November

Space