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23 February

Japan Taps Axelspace for Optical Satellite Imagery in Defense Space Project

Axelspace secured a contract to supply optical satellite imagery for the Japanese Ministry of Defense’s new satellite constellation project.

9 February

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Japan Builds Comms Satellite That Can Focus Signals Where Forces Need Them

Japan is raising the bar in space-based military communications, awarding Mitsubishi Electric a contract to build a next-generation defense satellite.

5 February

Europe

A Special Operations Forces Command soldier wearing satellite communications equipment.

Giulia Bernacchi

Germany Eyes Long-Term Plan for Military Space Capabilities

Germany is considering a wide range of military space investments as part of a long-term plan to strengthen its position in orbit.

5 February

Space

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Australia Builds Next-Gen Nuclear Battery With 3D Printing

Australia is moving to crack one of the toughest challenges in space and defense operations: delivering sustainable power for years without refueling, maintenance, or reliance on solar energy.

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29 January

Space

A GPS 3 SV09 launching from a rocket during the nighttime. Smoke is visible.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Lockheed Sends New GPS Satellite to ‘Future-Proof’ Battlefield Navigation

Warfighters could soon navigate more reliably in contested environments, as Lockheed Martin sent its newest GPS 3 Space Vehicle into orbit.

23 January

Space

Giulia Bernacchi

BlackSky Signs Multiple Contracts for Gen-3 Satellite Program

BlackSky Technology has secured several new contracts to expand the deployment of its Gen-3 satellite capabilities.

22 January

Space

Giulia Bernacchi

France Taps Thales Alenia for Military Space Radar Imaging Program

France selected Thales Alenia Space for DESIR program, developing domestic military radar imaging and user ground systems.

21 January

Space

Christine Casimiro

US Space Force Gets AI Enemy Simulator From Slingshot Aerospace

The US Space Force is leveling up how it prepares for conflict in orbit, awarding Slingshot Aerospace a $27-million contract to inject artificial intelligence (AI) into space warfare training.

19 January

Americas