Tag: Defense
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York Space Systems Commissions PExT Payload to Boost NASA’s Wideband Space Communications
York Space Systems (York), a modern defense prime built for speed and scale, announced the successful initial commissioning of the Polylingual Experimental Terminal (PExT) payload aboard the BARD mission, marking a significant step forward in validating the mission’s concept of operations (ConOps) and advancing next-generation wideband space communications capabilities for NASA. During a precisely scheduled…
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Raytheon and Avio Partner to Launch US Solid Rocket Motor Facility for Future Defense Needs
Raytheon, an RTX business, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to help Avio establish a state-of-the-art solid rocket motor (SRM) facility in the United States, serving Raytheon and other customers as a vertically integrated merchant supplier. Raytheon will have preferred access to a share of the Avio plant production capacity to meet future demand. This…
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GomSpace North America Secures $1.5 Million Order from Top Global Service Provider
GomSpace North America, a subsidiary of GomSpace Group AB, announced that it has received a component purchase order valued at USD 1.5 Million (approximately 14.2 Million SEK) from a leading global service provider. The order includes advanced spacecraft subsystem components to support a forthcoming satellite mission. Delivery is scheduled for the first half of 2026.…
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Astranis Unveils Vanguard the Satellite-Enabled Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET)
Astranis has unveiled a new solution designed for warfighters and first responders: Astranis Vanguard—a fully air-gapped, rapidly deployable network powered by a dedicated satellite. Developed in collaboration with Persistent Systems, Kymeta, and Satcube, Vanguard delivers secure, mission-ready connectivity when and where it matters most. This capability has already been demonstrated using an operational, on-orbit satellite…
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Planet Labs Secures Major Imagery Contract Renewal with Global Defense and Intelligence Client
Planet Labs PBC, a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, announced an 8-figure contract renewal with a longstanding international defense and intelligence customer for high-resolution imagery. This renewed agreement will provide the customer with access to Planet’s Pelican and SkySat assured tasking capabilities, enabling critical, timely monitoring and intelligence gathering…
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Firefly Aerospace Acquires SciTec National Security Technology Company
Firefly Aerospace, a market leading space and defense technology company, announced the successful completion of its acquisition of SciTec, Inc., a leader in advanced national security technologies. The purchase price consisted of a combination of cash and Firefly common stock paid to SciTec owners for the acquisition, which was first announced on October 5. …
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Frontgrade Technologies Unveils Advanced MRAM Series for Aerospace and Defense
Frontgrade Technologies, a leading provider of high-reliability electronic solutions for space and national security missions, announced the expansion of its Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (MRAM) product line. The expanded MRAM family now includes two new series, the Dual Quad Serial Peripheral Interface (Dual QSPI) series and the Parallel series, offering a comprehensive range of high-speed,…
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Microchip Technology Launches Radiation-Tolerant CAN FD Transceiver for Space Communication
Communication interfaces are essential for space applications as they ensure reliable and efficient data transmission to enable real-time control, system integration, and enhanced error detection. They support scalable designs and contribute to the redundancy and fault tolerance necessary for the successful execution of space missions. Microchip Technology announces the release of its Radiation-Tolerant (RT) ATA6571RT CAN…
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Aero Products Acquires Third Stone to Expand Aerospace Capabilities
Aero Products Company, a leading aerospace manufacturer specializing in build-to-print aerospace and defense components, announced the acquisition of Third Stone Inc., a fellow aerospace manufacturer known for its innovative capabilities in fabric and materials, as well as sewing. The acquisition took place in October 2025. The acquisition strengthens Aero Products Company’s position as a comprehensive…
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ViaSat Confirms Launch Schedule of ViaSat-3 F2 Satellite
Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, confirmed the scheduled launch date of its ViaSat-3 F2 satellite is November 5, 2025, during a window opening at 10:24 PM ET. The satellite will be launched aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V551 from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.…