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November 30, 2025
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 launches
Paris, 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 Force
Sydney, 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 Crisis
Berlin, 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 network
London (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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Possible interference to space communications found as atmospheric CO2 rises
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 28, 2025
Researchers from Kyushu University have found that rising carbon dioxide levels in Earth's atmosphere may disrupt high-frequency radio communications that support air traffic control, maritime commu ... more
China sends advanced communications satellite into orbit
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 27, 2025
China successfully launched its new Communication Technology Test Satellite-20 (TJSW-20) on Thursday night, marking another major milestone in the nation's rapidly expanding space-based communicatio ... more
SpaceX launches SpainSat communications satellite
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 23, 2025
SpaceX launched a Spanish communications satellite atop a Falcon 9 rocket Thursday night from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida in a rare expendable mission. ... more
Airbus, Thales, Leonardo sign deal to create satellite powerhouse
Paris (AFP) Oct 23, 2025
Airbus, Thales and Italy's Leonardo said Thursday they would combine their satellite and other space businesses to create a major European player in a strategically crucial industry. ... more
Iridium and T-Mobile expand PNT deployment under U.S. DOT resilience program
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 22, 2025
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has been awarded a new contract by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) under its Complementary Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (CPNT) Action Pl ... more
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China charts new path for integrated space and terrestrial connectivity
Tokyo, 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 connectivity
Los 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 Martin
Los 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 AFP
Hsinchu, 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 network
Los 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 satcom
Sydney, 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 platforms
Los 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 launch
Denver 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 solutions
London, 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 Communications
Los 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 solutions
Los 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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