Tag: Defence
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MDA Space Introduces Aurora Black Satellite Platform for Secure Military Communications
MDA Space introduced MDA Aurora Black on September 10, 2026, extending its software-defined Aurora satellite product line into the defence market with anti-jamming, GPS spoofing resistance and proximity-monitoring capabilities intended to protect military communications in contested environments. The defence-focused configuration is available across MDA Space’s Aurora broadband and direct-to-device product lines. It combines the existing…
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Gilmour Space, Hypersonix Partner on Australian Hypersonic Flight-Test Capability
Gilmour Space Technologies and Hypersonix signed an agreement in Canberra on September 8, 2026, to develop a sovereign Australian hypersonic flight-test capability for domestic, allied and commercial customers. The partnership combines Gilmour Space’s rocket propulsion, launch, mission integration and flight-test operations with Hypersonix’s scramjet engines and autonomous hypersonic aircraft. The two Queensland-based companies intend to…
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Calian to Acquire Galaxy Broadband in Deal Worth Up to C$52 Million
Calian Group has agreed to acquire Canadian satellite communications provider Galaxy Broadband Communications in a transaction valued at up to C$52 million (US$36.6 million), expanding its communications and connectivity business. The acquisition includes an upfront payment of C$24 million (US$16.9 million), with up to C$27.5 million (US$19.3 million) in additional earnout payments tied to performance…