satellite communication

Apr- 2025 -

16 April

A Finnish Defence Force solider communicating with a radio.

Finland Developing Device to Counter Alleged Russian Satellite Jamming

Finnish researchers are working on a device to counter jamming of satellite positioning systems, which has spiked in the country since 2022.

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.

Mar- 2025 -

18 March

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

General Atomics Tests Gray Eagle With PLEO Satellite Communications

General Atomics has tested the Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) drone using the Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) satellite network.

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.

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 -

12 December

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Experts preparing a stratospheric balloon for flight

Rojoef Manuel

Airbus, Aerostar Complete Demo of Stratospheric Systems for US Defense Applications

Airbus and Aerostar have completed a series of joint test flights of their combined stratospheric capabilities to validate applications for the US military.

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