Tag: Defense
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Shield AI and Sedaro Partners to Expand Autonomous Space Operations
Shield AI and Sedaro announced a strategic partnership to advance autonomous operations in orbit. The collaboration establishes Shield AI’s Hivemind Pilot as Sedaro’s preferred autonomy software for on-orbit demonstrations, extending the company’s proven edge autonomy from air and sea into space. Under the agreement, Shield AI will use the Sedaro Platform as its primary environment…
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Edge Aerospace Develops Data Processing Units & OBCs for Advanced Satellite Missions
Edge Aerospace, active in both the United States and Luxembourg, is positioning itself as a frontrunner in space-grade computing solutions. The firm develops rugged, high-performance data processing units (DPUs) and on-board computers aimed at enabling real-time data processing, edge AI and advanced networked operations aboard satellites and spacecraft. On-Board Data Processing for Modern Space Missions…
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Portuguese Air Force Selects ICEYE for Its First Direct Satellite Procurement
ICEYE, the global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations, and the Portuguese Air Force (Força Aérea Portuguesa) announce the signing and entry into force of a contract for the direct procurement of a SAR satellite. This marks the first time the Portuguese Air Force will directly acquire a satellite, representing a significant milestone…
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Deloitte Selects Spire to Provide Advanced Satellite Capabilities
Spire Global, a global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, announced that Deloitte has contracted with them to design, build and operate eight satellites. These satellites will support Deloitte’s on-orbit cyber payloads, as well as its space data capabilities for commercial and government clients. The mission consists of eight satellites with advanced radio…
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Aechelon Adds Vantor’s 3D Operational Terrain Technology to Project Orbion SkyBeam
Aechelon Technology, the leading provider of advanced geospatial and visual simulation solutions, announced the successful proof-of-concept integration of Vantor‘s 3D operational terrain into Aechelon’s Project Orbion. This collaboration allows Aechelon to transform ICEYE‘s high-resolution space-based synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery into high-fidelity, physics-accurate 3D terrain visualizations. The capability will be demonstrated interactively at I/ITSEC 2025…
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R&S Acquires Stake in Orbint for Space-Based Signal Intelligence Reconnaissance
Rohde & Schwarz has acquired a stake in Orbint GmbH, a spin-off from the University of the Bundeswehr, Munich, marking a strategic collaboration to advance satellite-based signal intelligence capabilities. The partnership leverages the companies’ expertise to reinforce sustained technological sovereignty and security for Germany and Europe in space. With the investment, Rohde & Schwarz expands…
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ALL.SPACE Hydra MAX Reaches TRL 6, Advancing Next-Gen Military SATCOM
ALL.SPACE, the leader in multi-orbit, multi-link SATCOM solutions, announced a major milestone in defense communications with the successful completion of testing under the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Tactical Terminal (NGTT) program. The company’s Hydra MAX terminal has been validated as a first-of-its-kind solution capable of delivering seamless, simultaneous, and resilient connectivity across Low Earth Orbit…
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BAE Systems Secures $22M US Navy Contract for VLS Mk 41 Missile Canisters
BAE Systems was awarded a $22 million contract by the U.S. Navy to produce missile canisters for the Mk 41 Vertical Launching Systems (VLS), with the total value potentially reaching $317 million if all options are exercised. This follows a contract award with a total value of $738 million for Mk 41 VLS missile launching…
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Ursa Major Advances Growth Plans with New Series E Investment
Ursa Major announced that it closed $100 million in its Series E funding round and received an additional $50 million in debt funding commitments. Investors include both new and long-term supporters of Ursa Major’s mission, including Eclipse, which led the round, and were joined by Woodline Partners, Principia Growth, XN, and Alsop Louie Partners, among…
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L3Harris Technologies Breaks Ground on Arkansas Advanced Propulsion Facilities
L3Harris Technologies and Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined state and local leaders to break ground on the Arkansas Advanced Propulsion Facilities (AAPF), an extensive solid rocket motor (SRM) production campus. The campus will include more than 20 buildings across 110 acres at the company’s Camden site and is expected to increase large solid rocket motor…