Tag: national security
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FOSSA Raises €9.25 Million to Expand IoT Satellite Network and Sovereign Space Capabilities
Spanish IoT satellite company FOSSA has secured €9.25 million (US$10.5 million) in a funding round to support international expansion and the continued deployment of its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. The company said the new capital will be used to expand its commercial operations, strengthen its workforce, develop new security and defense capabilities, and…
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Satellogic and SynMax Partner to Develop AI-Powered Geospatial Intelligence Solutions
Satellogic and SynMax have announced a strategic collaboration to develop geospatial intelligence products that combine satellite imagery with artificial intelligence-driven analytics for defense, intelligence, and security customers. The partnership brings together Satellogic’s Earth observation infrastructure and SynMax’s AI-based intelligence platform, with the companies aiming to deliver persistent monitoring and analysis capabilities across a range of…
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Boeing Wins $2 Billion Space Force Contract for Next MUOS Military Communications Satellites
The U.S. Space Force has awarded Boeing a $2 billion contract to develop the next generation of Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) communications satellites as part of an effort to extend the operational life of the military’s narrowband satellite communications network. The contract supports Phase II of the MUOS Service Life Extension program and includes…
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Optera Raises £3 Million to Expand Space Domain Awareness Technology in the UK
Optera has secured £3 million ($4 million) in fresh funding to support its relocation from Australia to the United Kingdom, strengthening its position in the growing market for space domain awareness (SDA) and dual-use sensing technologies. The funding round was led by the UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund (UKI2S), with participation from Blackfinch Ventures,…
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Lockheed Martin Wins $514 Million Contract for Two Additional GPS IIIF Satellites
Lockheed Martin has secured a $514 million contract from the U.S. Space Force to build two additional Global Positioning System (GPS) IIIF satellites, expanding the company’s total commitment under the program to 14 spacecraft. The award covers GPS IIIF Space Vehicles 23 and 24 and supports ongoing efforts to modernize the GPS constellation as older…
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ICEYE Raises €450 Million at Valuation Exceeding €10 Billion in Major Defence and Space Funding Round
Finnish space technology company ICEYE has raised €450 million in a Series F funding round, valuing the company at more than €10 billion and marking one of the largest private financings in Europe’s defence and space sectors. The funding round was led by General Atlantic and includes participation from a group of new and existing…
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Quantum Space Names Bridenstine CEO for Defense Push
Why Did Quantum Space Hire NASA’s Former Administrator? Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is joining Quantum Space as chief executive officer, marking a significant leadership transition as the space situational awareness company pivots toward national security opportunities. Bridenstine, who led NASA from 2018 to 2021 during the Commercial Crew Program’s culmination and Artemis Program launch,…
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NRO Director Scolese Exits After Expanding Commercial Intel Partnerships
What did Chris Scolese accomplish as NRO director? Chris Scolese’s departure as National Reconnaissance Office director marks the end of a transformative four-year tenure that fundamentally reshaped America’s intelligence satellite strategy. Under his leadership, the NRO expanded commercial partnerships to counter growing threats from China and Russia while opening unprecedented public engagement channels for the…
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Sweden Deploys First Military Reconnaissance Satellite
Sweden has successfully deployed its first dedicated military reconnaissance satellite, achieving orbital insertion on May 3, 2026, marking the Nordic nation’s entry into sovereign space-based intelligence capabilities. The satellite, launched aboard a European launch vehicle into a sun-synchronous polar orbit at approximately 600 km altitude, represents a €200 million investment in Sweden’s national defense infrastructure.…
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Space Force Projects 25 Additional Heavy-Lift Missions Through 2029
What’s driving Space Force’s sudden need for 25 additional heavy-lift launches? The U.S. Space Force has identified 25 additional “high-energy” missions requiring heavy-lift launch vehicles between 2027-2029, representing a significant expansion in national security space requirements beyond current manifest projections. This surge reflects accelerating deployment of large military satellites, next-generation missile warning systems, and deep-space…