Space

Oct- 2026 -

6 October

Argotec staff monitors launch of satellite.

Rheinmetall, Argotec Launch First Satellite for Air Defense

Rheinmetall and Argotec have launched their first satellite as part of a program to provide space-based data for military air defense and early warning.

Sep- 2026 -

24 September

Europe

UK space operations personnel monitor orbital activity as governments confront growing concerns over satellite disruption and contested space operations.

Christine Casimiro

UK Launches First Space Squadron to Counter Hostile Threats

The Royal Air Force has established its first dedicated unit to counter hostile activity targeting British interests in space: the No. III Space Effects Squadron.

22 September

Space

Christine Casimiro

US Taps Northrop Grumman, True Anomaly for GHOST-R Satellite Prototypes

The US Defense Innovation Unit, in partnership with Space Systems Command, has selected Northrop Grumman and True Anomaly to deliver reconnaissance satellite prototypes for geostationary Earth orbit.

8 September

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

UK Unveils $10.6B Space Strategy Focused on Defense, Satellite Security

The UK unveiled a space strategy that brings its civil, defense, and security programs under a single plan, with $10.6 billion in investments.

7 September

Americas

Air traffic controllers (ATCs) assigned to the 6th Operations Support Squadron oversee the safe departure of aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, June 30, 2025. ATCs issue precise instructions, coordinate aircraft movements, and efficiently manage the flow of air traffic in and around the tower’s airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monique Stober)

Giulia Bernacchi

Workforce Gaps Could Slow US Efforts to Replace Wartime Space Losses: Report

The US may lack the engineers and specialized staff needed to rapidly replace military space systems damaged during a major conflict.

7 September

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

ALL.SPACE Joins US Program to Scale Production of Military Satellite Terminals

The US Defense Innovation Unit has selected ALL.SPACE for a project aimed at scaling the production of dual-use space systems.

3 September

Space

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

York Takes the Space Watch Lower With New VLEO Platform

US firm York Space Systems is introducing the LX/V-CLASS, a next-gen spacecraft platform designed for Very Low Earth Orbit missions.

Aug- 2026 -

26 August

Europe

Christine Casimiro

ICEYE Strengthens Dutch Ties With Establishment of Netherlands Entity

Finnish space technology firm ICEYE is establishing a local presence based in Amsterdam, further strengthening its support for the Netherlands' sovereign space-based defense.

25 August

Americas