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Nov- 2024 -

5 November

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.

2 November

Africa

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)

Staff Writer With AFP

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

Americas

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.

22 October

Americas

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.

4 October

Americas

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 -

26 September

Africa

Military pick-up and an armored vehicle 'Bastion' of the Malian army.

Christine Casimiro

Three Sahel Military Juntas Sign Satellite Deal With Russia

The military regimes of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have signed a deal to procure telecommunications and surveillance satellite technology from Russia.

24 September

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

US to Receive Additional Ovzon T7 Satellite Terminals

The US Department of Defense has commissioned Swedish telecommunications company Ovzon to provide additional Ovzon T7 satellite terminals.

Aug- 2024 -

28 August

War

Joe Saballa

Ukrainian Soldier Reveals Western Intel Aided Kursk Incursion

A Ukrainian military brigade spokesperson has revealed that intelligence data from Western partners aided Kyiv’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk region.

19 August

Space

Joe Saballa

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.

15 August

Africa