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Europe backs secure satellite communications with multibillion euro package
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 28, 2025 European governments have backed a 2.1 billion euro funding package to expand secure satellite communications services, confirming support for space-based connectivity at the European Space Agency Council meeting at Ministerial Level in Bremen, Germany. The subscription will finance new and extended programmes intended to strengthen resilience, security and capacity in the satellite telecommunications sector for Europe and Canada. ESA will direct the funding through its connectivity and secure com ... read more |
SpainSat NG programme completed as second secure communications satellite launchesParis, France (ESA) Nov 25, 2025 Europe has strengthened its secure-communications capabilities with the successful launch of SpainSat NG II on 24 October, wrapping up the SpainSat Next Generation programme supported by the Europea ... more
New Laboratory Showcases Advanced Satcom Capabilities for Australian Defence ForceSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 18, 2025 ST Engineering iDirect and Black Cat Systems are working together to establish an Advanced Satcom Technology Demonstration Lab to support the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Central to this lab is t ... more
European Response to Escalating Space Security CrisisBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 10, 2025 Facing a new era of satellite surveillance and jamming, European governments are moving rapidly to strengthen their defenses in orbit. The twin challenges posed by Russian and Chinese activities hav ... more
Vodafone, AST pick Germany for European satellite networkLondon (AFP) Nov 7, 2025 British telecoms giant Vodafone and US group AST SpaceMobile on Friday said they had chosen Germany to base satellite operations aimed at enhancing high-speed connectivity to remote areas of Europe. ... more |
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China charts new path for integrated space and terrestrial connectivityTokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 21, 2025 China is accelerating its push to establish a globally competitive satellite communication network, with new national guidelines outlining a roadmap for large-scale deployment and integration with n ... more
Snapdragon Mission Tactical Radio gains Iridium data for global L band connectivityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 15, 2025 Iridium Communications and Qualcomm Technologies have integrated Iridium data services into the Snapdragon Mission Tactical Radio, aiming to deliver resilient, secure L band satellite links for U.S. ... more
Terran Orbital finalizes Tranche 1 satellite bus delivery for Lockheed MartinLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 25, 2025 Terran Orbital Corporation has completed delivery of all 42 satellite bus platforms for the Space Development Agency's Tranche 1 Transport Layer program. The spacecraft, built in partnership with Lo ... more
Taiwan running out of time for satellite communications, space chief tells AFPHsinchu, Taiwan (AFP) Sept 19, 2025 Taiwan's space chief Wu Jong-shinn says the "clock is ticking" for the democratic island to launch its own satellites to secure internet and phone services during a potential conflict with China. ... more
Comtech modem earns first sovereign certification for SES O3b mPOWER networkLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 17, 2025 Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) has announced that its software-defined SLM-5650B modem is the first sovereign-certified terminal to earn Government Terminal Certification (GTC) for ... more |
Gilat wins $7 million US defense contract for transportable SATCOM systems
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 07, 2025 Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. announced that its U.S. subsidiary, Gilat DataPath, has secured a contract exceeding $7 million to deliver transportable SATCOM terminals for the U.S. Department of Defense through a prime contractor. Deliveries of the systems are scheduled for completion by the end of 2025. The order includes multiple DKET 3421 transportable terminals along with associated support services. The DKET 3421 is a rugged, field-tested solution that supports multi-carrier operations and a ... read more
Global Invacom unveils XRJ transceiver for government and defense satcomSydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 07, 2025 Global Skyware, a division of Global Invacom Group, has introduced the XRJ transceiver designed for government and defense satcom markets. The unit operates across the full extended Ka-band for both ... more |
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Orbit introduces compact MPT30Ka SATCOM terminal for tactical platformsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 03, 2025 Orbit Communication Systems Ltd. has launched the MPT30Ka SATCOM On-The-Move terminal, its smallest satellite communications system designed for military vehicles, maritime platforms, and rapid resp ... more
York delivers full 21 satellite payload for Space Development Agency Tranche 1 launchDenver CO (SPX) Aug 26, 2025 York Space Systems has shipped its final spacecraft for the upcoming Tranche 1 Transport Layer mission, completing delivery of all 21 satellites that will constitute the launch payload. The launch w ... more
Globalstar strengthens defense reach with resilient satellite and 5G solutionsLondon, UK (SPX) Aug 15, 2025 Globalstar (NASDAQ: GSAT) reported accelerating traction in the government sector, citing multiple recent contract awards and partnerships. Drawing on its LEO satellite constellation, licensed spect ... more
SES Secures 5 Year Army Contract for Global Tactical Satellite CommunicationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 09, 2025 SES Space and Defense, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES, has been awarded a five-year, $89.6 million Sustainment Tactical Network (STN) contract to deliver commercial satellite communications (COMSA ... more
Space Force taps five firms to develop secure global tactical satcom solutionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 09, 2025 Space Systems Command (SSC), the United States Space Force's primary acquisition unit, has awarded a Protected Tactical Satellite Communications - Global (PTS-G) IDIQ contract with five initial firm ... more |
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