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Australia Abandons Military Satellite Project With Lockheed Martin

Australia has ceased its procurement of a single-orbit Geostationary Earth Orbit-based satellite communications system from Lockheed Martin Australia. 

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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.

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Pentagon Orders Portable SATCOM Terminals From Israeli Firm

Gilat Satellite Networks has received a $4-million contract to deliver portable SATCOM terminals for the US Department of Defense.

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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.

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UK Launches First Military Satellite

The UK Ministry of Defence has successfully put its first military satellite into orbit, boosting its intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.

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Morocco Buys Advanced Spy Satellites From Israel

Morocco has entered into an agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries for the supply of two advanced military reconnaissance satellites.

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Sweden’s Gripen Fighter Jet Could Soon Launch Satellites

The Swedish Air Force has embarked on a comprehensive study into the viability of launching small satellites from the JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft.

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Virginia Firm to Manage US Army SATCOM Infrastructure

The US has awarded SES Space & Defense a $3.6-million contract for management services of the army’s satellite communications infrastructure.

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Airbus to Build, Launch Germany’s Next-Gen Military Satellites for $2.2B

Airbus has secured a $2.27 billion contract to build a next-generation secure military satellite system for the German Armed Forces.

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