Tag: Defense
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Rocket Lab’s Second Hypersonic Test Launch in 3 Months for Defense Innovation Unit
Rocket Lab Corporation, a global leader in launch services and space systems, successfully launched its latest hypersonic test mission on the HASTE rocket for the Department of War’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) supporting a critical national priority to advance hypersonic technology for the United States and its allies. “That’s Not A Knife” lifted off on February…
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ST Engineering iDirect’s Belgium Manufacturing Competence Center Selected for ESSM Block II
ST Engineering iDirect announced that its Manufacturing Competence Center (MCC), located in Erpe-Mere, Belgium, has been selected by Raytheon, an RTX business, to support the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM®) Block II program. This marks a significant milestone for the MCC, affirming it as a strategic European partner in the production of advanced defense technologies…
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Sophia Space Secures $10 Million Seed Funding to Advance Next-Generation Orbital Computing Systems
Sophia Space Inc., a pioneer in modular, solar-powered, passively cooled, and AI-optimized compute technology, announced the closing of a $10 million Seed round. The funding, led by Alpha Funds, KDDI Green Partners Fund, and Unlock Venture Partners, will accelerate the development of the company’s next-generation orbital computing systems, proprietary thermal technology, and expand its engineering…
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Tendeg Advances Deployable Satellite Antenna Systems for High-Performance Space Missions
Tendeg, headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, continues to expand the portfolio of deployable satellite antenna systems engineered to deliver high-gain performance while optimizing launch volume and mass efficiency. Specializing in lightweight, stowable and precision-deployable structures, Tendeg supports commercial, civil and defense missions requiring large-aperture communications, radar and remote sensing capabilities. Tendeg’s satellite antenna solutions are designed…
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SES Space & Defense Provides Multi-Orbit Satellite Connectivity for Government and Defense
SES Space & Defense, headquartered in Virginia, continues to advance secure and mission-focused satellite connectivity solutions for US government and allied partners worldwide. Providing SES’s global fleet of more than 120 satellites and an integrated multi-orbit architecture, SES Space & Defense delivers resilient, agile and scalable SATCOM capabilities across Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth…
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AST SpaceMobile Secures $30 Million SDA Europa Track 2 Contract Under HALO Program
AST SpaceMobile, the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, designed for both commercial and government applications, announced that it has agreed with the United States Space Development Agency (SDA) for the Europa Track 2 Commercial Solutions program. The agreement, executed under the Hybrid Acquisition for proliferated…
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Gilat Secures Over 16 Million USD SATCOM Order from European Defense Ministry
Gilat Satellite Networks, a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced that Gilat DataPath received an order for over $16 million to supply multiple units of the DKET 3421 transportable terminal to a European Ministry of Defence. Deliveries are expected over the next 12 months. Gilat DataPath’s WGS-certified DKET 3421 is a…
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Rocket Lab to Launch Hypersonic Test for Defense Innovation Unit
Rocket Lab, a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced its next launch is a dedicated mission on its HASTE rocket for the Department of War’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). The mission, named Cassowary Vex, is scheduled to launch no earlier than late February from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2 within the Virginia…
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Sidus Space and Simera Sense Sign MOU to Advance Hyperspectral Imaging Solutions
Sidus Space, an innovative space and defense technology company, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Simera Sense, a leading provider of optical payloads and data analytics for satellite Earth observation. The agreement outlines a strategic collaboration to support the development of next-generation hyperspectral imaging solutions incorporating onboard data processing and analytics,…
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BlackSky Secures Seven-Figure Gen-3 Assured Services Contracts from New International Defense Customer
BlackSky Technology was awarded multiple Gen-3 Assured services contracts totaling seven figures with a new international defense customer following the early access period. The expansion deals mark a rapid customer shift toward adopting advanced space-based dynamic monitoring capabilities as the customer quickly scales to support time-sensitive tactical ISR operational needs. “This partnership reflects continued traction against…