Tag: Defense
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Gilat Secures $8 Million Contract from Israel’s Ministry of Defense to Advance Strategic Military Communications
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd, a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced that its defense division, Gilat Defense, has been awarded a contract valued at over $8 million by Israel’s Ministry of Defense for the delivery and integration of satellite communication systems and services. Deliveries are expected in the next 12 months.…
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Quantic Wenzel Secures AS9100D Certification for Aerospace Quality Management System
Quantic Wenzel, a business of Quantic Electronics and an industry leader in mission-critical frequency control and timing solutions, has earned AS9100D certification for its quality management system at its Austin, Texas facility. The certification reinforces Quantic Wenzel’s ability to meet stringent customer requirements and deliver consistent, ultra-low phase noise frequency control and timing products. This…
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Boeing’s X-37B Sets for Eighth Mission Launch in August from Florida’s Space Coast
The Boeing-built X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV) is preparing to launch its eighth mission (OTV-8) from Florida’s Space Coast, with liftoff scheduled no earlier than August 21. This milestone comes less than six months after the successful completion of OTV-7. “With each successive flight, the X-37B has demonstrated adaptability and flexibility by hosting diverse experiments and pioneering…
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SES and Luxembourg to Develop GovSat-2 to Expand Secure Government Connectivity
SES and the Luxembourg Government announced their plan for the development of a second satellite for GovSat (LuxGovSat S.A.), the public-private partnership and 50/50 joint venture between SES and the Luxembourg Government that provides secure, reliable, and accessible satellite communication services for governments. GovSat-2 will be positioned over the European satellite arc. It will join GovSat-1…
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Viasat Joins DIU’s Hybrid Space Architecture Program for Defense Network Solutions
Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, announced it was selected by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to support the prototyping and demonstration of technologies for the next phase of its Hybrid Space Architecture (HSA) project. This groundbreaking initiative aims to integrate civil, commercial, and military space assets into a unified network environment and deliver…
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Earth Fire Alliance, Muon Space & Google Announces First FireSat Wildfire Images
Earth Fire Alliance, the global nonprofit coalition committed to delivering transformative data and insights from all wildfires on Earth, in collaboration with Muon Space and Google Research, released the first wildfire images captured by the FireSat Protoflight satellite. Collectively, these images demonstrate the powerful impact FireSat will have on communities and the firefighters who protect…
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BlackSky Secures Contract to Deliver Real-Time Satellite Monitoring in Latin America
BlackSky Technology won a contract to provide immediate On-Demand subscription-based Gen-3 and Gen-2 monitoring services for Latin American defense and intelligence customers in the fight against transnational organized crime. “BlackSky’s low-latency, high-cadence monitoring services give government security forces an unparalleled strategic and tactical first-to-act advantage,” said Brian O’Toole, BlackSky CEO. “By increasing the speed, volume,…
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Terma and Odd Systems Partners to Develop AI-Powered Drone Interceptor
Terma Group, Denmark’s largest defense technology company, announces a new partnership with Ukrainian drone and camera manufacturer Odd Systems to co-develop a low-cost, AI-powered autonomous drone interceptor. Terma will supply its high-end sensor and situational awareness technologies to Odd Systems’ combat-proven drone platforms. The collaboration brings together the best of Western defense engineering with Ukrainian…
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SEOPS Integrates EPIC Athena on Upcoming TRACERS Mission with SpaceX
SEOPS, a leading provider of responsive launch and space mission services, announced it is providing the capacity, mission management and integration services for EPIC Athena, a 110 kg pathfinder spacecraft funded by NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the Department of Defense’s U.S. Space Force (USSF)’s Space Systems Command (SSC). Also Read:…
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Gilat DataPath Secures $70 Million U.S Army Contract for Field and Technical Support
Gilat DataPath, a leading provider of advanced and secure communications solutions and technical support services, announced they have been awarded a contract to provide field and technical services in support of the U.S. Army through a prime contractor. The award includes a base program of more than $7 million with options to extend the program…