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Eutelsat orders 340 new OneWeb LEO satellites from Airbus
Paris, France (SPX) Jan 13, 2026 Eutelsat has signed a new contract with Airbus Defence and Space for the manufacture of an additional 340 OneWeb low Earth orbit satellites, expanding its next generation constellation plan and securing long term service continuity for commercial and government customers. The new order follows a previous batch of 100 satellites announced in December 2024, bringing the total number of second generation OneWeb spacecraft on contract with Airbus to as many as 440 units. The satellites will be produce ... read more |
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W5 Technologies LEO payload extends MUOS coverage into polar and remote theatersLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 14, 2026 W5 Technologies has introduced the Mighty MUOSe system, a compact payload that extends coverage for the Mobile User Objective System military satellite communications network from Low Earth Orbit. ... more 
Europe backs secure satellite communications with multibillion euro packageParis, 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 C ... 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 |
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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 programLos 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 
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 |
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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. The island faces the constant threat of an invasion by Beijing, which claims the island is part of its territory and in recent years has intensified military pressure. Taiwan needs 150 of its own low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites for "basic communication resilience" in case the subsea telecoms cables con ... read 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 |
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Gilat wins $7 million US defense contract for transportable SATCOM systemsLos 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 Def ... 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 
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 |
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