The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved Windracers, a British civil and defence drone manufacturer, to conduct the UK’s first, civil, unmanned aerial system (UAS) for international operation. Windracers […]
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SES’s acquisition of Intelsat creates a global multi-orbit connectivity powerhouse
SES, a leading space solutions company, today announced the completion of its highly value accretive acquisition of Intelsat, creating a strengthened global satellite operator with an expanded fleet of 120 […]
SES delivers unprecedented MEO satellite connectivity for French Navy’s Clemenceau 25 mission
SES announced that the French Navy’s aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle leveraged its secure and reliable O3b mPOWER satcom service — Managed Naval mPOWERED — during the Clemenceau 25 mission. […]
Comtech’s SLM-5650B becomes 1st sovereign-certified modem to operate on SES’s O3b mPOWER MEO constellation
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) recently announced the company’s software defined, SLM-5650B, became the first sovereign-certified modem to receive Government Terminal Certification (GTC) to operate on SES’s MEO O3b mPOWER […]
Es’hailSat, Saudi Netlink sign MoU
Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, and Saudi Netlink have signed a joint cooperation and strategic partnership agreement for the purpose of providing joint satellite services across both their customer base […]
Grant funding to boost South Australia’s space sector
South Australia’s space sector is set to reach new heights with the launch of round three of the SA Space Collaboration and Innovation Fund, opening on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. […]
Gilat receives $7+ million order for transportable SATCOM terminals for the U.S. DoD
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT) has announced that Gilat DataPath (DataPath, Inc.) was awarded a contract to provide transportable SATCOM terminals in support of the U.S. Department […]
DoD establishes joint interagency task force to deliver affordable C-sUAS capabilities to America’s warfighters
Secretary Hegseth has announced actions the Department is taking to address the growing threat of hostile drones and to enhance its small, unmanned systems to protect personnel, equipment, and facilities […]
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy unveils proposed rule to unleash American drone dominance
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has unveiled a new proposed rule—Beyond Visual Line of Sight (VBLOS) that plans to unleash American innovation and safely integrate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) […]
Forrester’s Digest: Luxembourg invests $350 million in GovSat-2
The Luxembourg government is to invest $350 million (€298.6 million) in its joint-venture GovSat-2 project with SES. The government will also put in place $233 million for a “strategic capacity […]