ISR & Reconnaissance
ParaZero receives Israeli MoD approval for Airdrop System in collaboration with Heven drones
ParaZero Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: PRZO) has received official marketing approval from the Israeli Ministry of Defense’s Defense Export Controls Agency (DECA) for the company's DropAir™ Precision Airdrop System, developed in collaboration with Heven Drones, a leading U.S. drone manufacturer with ...
Space Systems Command partners with the National Reconnaissance Office for Proliferated Architecture Mission
Statement from: The U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command’s (SSC) Assured Access to Space (AATS) organization and their mission partners successfully supported the launch of the National Reconnaissance Office Launch (NROL)-145 mission on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket today ...
SpaceX’s Easter Sunday super foggy NROL-145 launch on a secret reconnaissance mission
On a very foggy Easter Sunday, April 20, at 5:29 a.m. PT, Falcon 9 launched the NROL-145 mission from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This launch is the tenth batch of satellites ...
Maxar launches Raptor—first-of-its-kind software that unlocks next-gen GPS resilience for autonomous systems
Maxar Intelligence last month launched Raptor, a powerful software suite that enables autonomous drones to navigate and extract accurate ground coordinates in the absence of GPS. This technology transforms the resilience and reliability of unmanned systems, enabling autonomy at scale ...
Sidus Space’s LizzieSat®-powered vessel detection enables Little Place Labs near real-time maritime intelligence
OrbitfyEdge Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) a space mission enabler, announces the unveiling of near real-time vessel detection and classification capability to be enabled by its hybrid 3D printed LizzieSat® satellite platform. Processing data directly onboard LizzieSat® through Sidus Orlaith™ AI ...
SpaceX sends NROL-192 spy satellites on Saturday on secret mission + two more NROL launches this week
On Saturday, April 12 at 5:25 a.m. PT, Falcon 9 launched the NROL-192 mission from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Photos by Satnews. This was the 24th flight for the first stage ...
SpaceX plans NROL-192 launch of spy satellites on secret mission this Saturday
SpaceX is targeting Saturday, April 12 for a Falcon 9 launch of the NROL-192 mission from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Liftoff is targeted for 5:25 a.m. PT. If needed, a backup ...
Gilat receives more than an $11 million defense contract from a leading UAV company
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT) has been awarded a contract that exeeds $11 million for DKET 3420 transportable hubs. These portable satellite communication hubs are designed to deliver robust connectivity, scalability, and flexibility for mission-critical operations. Deliveries ...
The connected commercial drone market to reach US$ 37.3 billion worldwide by 2029
Berg Insight has released a new report that covers connected commercial drones that are used for industrial and governmental purposes. The global market for connected commercial drones is forecast to grow from $18.6 billion in 2024 at a compound annual ...
Shield AI unveils V-BAT block upgrade powered by Hivemind: advanced autonomy, SATCOM + more
Shield AI has unveiled the latest evolution of the company's combat-proven V-BAT—this latest V-BAT offers Group 4 and 5 capabilities in a Group 3 package and is purpose-built to solve the hardest operational problems facing the U.S. and its allies: ...
SSC awards National SSL Phase 3 Lane 2 contracts to the tune of $13.7 billion
Space Systems Command has awarded three National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 2 contracts. These Firm Fixed-Price, Indefinite-Delivery Requirements contracts were awarded to SpaceX, United Launch Services, and Blue Origin to provide critical space support to meet national security ...
Maxar launches Raptor software that unlocks GPS resilience for autonomous systems
Maxar Intelligence has launched Raptor, a powerful software suite that enables autonomous drones to navigate and extract accurate ground coordinates in the absence of GPS. This technology transforms the resilience and reliability of unmanned systems, enabling autonomy at scale across ...
SpaceX plans Monday’s NROL-69 launch and the National Reconnaissance Office provides insight into the mission to “never hibernate”
SpaceX is targeting Monday, March 24 for a Falcon 9 launch of the NROL-69 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Liftoff is targeted for 1:48 p.m. ET. If needed, a backup ...
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense + Aerostar expand their existing collaboration with contributions from Persistent Systems
Image is courtesy of Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Aerostar, and Persistent Systems, LLC Airbus U.S. Space & Defense and Aerostar have announced an expansion of their Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to include additional capabilities from Persistent Systems, ...
Marine Corps MQ-9 Reapers enhanced with advanced payload upgrade
An MQ-9 Reaper is upgraded with SkyTower II Pod that will be deployed to Marine Corps' squadron next year to enhance operational capability. (U.S. Navy photo) The U.S. Navy’s MQ-9 Reaper test squadron at Pax River received the first SkyTower ...
Global Konet first company to achieve Dualsat ESA Antenna APP debuts at Satellite Show 2025
Global Konet will participate in the Satellite Show 2025, the world's largest satellite exhibition, held in Washington, D.C., revealing new technology that enables simultaneous service of two satellites through a single ESA antenna — making them the first global company ...
GA-ASI welcomes USAF designation for new Collaborative Combat Aircraft—YFQ-42A
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) welcomes the U.S. Air Force’s designation for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft: the new uncrewed jet fighter will be called the YFQ-42A—this announcement followed an earlier USAF decision in 2024 that GA-ASI was selected to ...
Hiltron’s latest-generation satellite communications products and services at GovSatCom 2025
Field-Upgradable Motorization Kit for the CPI 2385 Satcom Antenna. Hiltron Communications will promote the latest additions to its range of satellite communication products, systems and supporting services at GovSatCom 2025. The event will be held at its usual location, the European Convention Center ...
Gilat to invest as much as $3.5 million in disruptive ESA based drone detection startup
Gilat expands its HLS and Defense strategic footprintwith investment in cutting-edge deep-tech company Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT) is investing as much as $3.5 million in Crosense, an early-stage startup revolutionizing drone detection and tracking. The investment ...
SpaceX in California is ready for a secret NROL-57 launch on Monday
This was a batch of satellites for a reconnaissance satellite constellation by SpaceX and Northrop Grumman. Dates and times for upcoming launch are subject to change. SpaceX's Falcon 9 will launch a secret mission for the government and National Reconnaissance ...




















