Author: Celeste Vance (Celeste Vance)

Markus Frehse. DTC has appointed Markus Frehse as vice president of sales for the UK & EMEA.
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August 10, 2026August 10, 2026Europe, Executive Moves, General News, Middle East

DTC Names Markus Frehse VP of Sales for UK, EMEA

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DTC, a Codan company, appointed Markus Frehse as vice president of sales for the UK and EMEA Frehse brings nearly three decades of defense, security and government experience He will lead DTC’s regional sales strategy, customer engagement and business development DTC, a Codan company, has appointed Markus Frehse as vice president of sales for the United Kingdom,...

Canada awards Telesat a $2.3B contract to deliver the first phase of the Enhanced Satellite Communications Project–Polar.
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August 6, 2026August 6, 2026General News, North America, Space

Telesat Wins $2.3B Canadian Military Satellite Communications Contract

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Telesat LEO ULC received a $2.3 billion contract from Canada’s Defence Investment Agency to deliver the first phase of the Enhanced Satellite Communications Project–Polar. The award expands the Telesat Lightspeed low Earth orbit constellation by 69 satellites, increasing the planned fleet to 225 satellites built by MDA Space. The project is expected to enhance Canadian...

Hisdesat has selected Airbus and Thales Alenia Space to develop the SpainSat NG III secure communications satellite.
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August 4, 2026August 4, 2026Europe, General News, Space

Hisdesat Awards Airbus, Thales Alenia Space Contract to Build SpainSat NG III Secure Communications Satellite

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Hisdesat selected Airbus Defence and Space and Thales Alenia Space to develop the SpainSat NG III secure communications satellite The satellite is scheduled for launch in the third quarter of 2030 and will enter service in early 2031, completing the SPAINSAT NG architecture. SpainSat NG III will expand secure military communications capacity while strengthening Spain’s...

The European Union has opened a call for tenders to establish up to seven AI Gigafactories, expanding AI infrastructure.
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August 3, 2026August 3, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Europe, General News

EU Unveils Initiative to Expand AI Infrastructure With Up to $11.5B in Public Funding

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The European Union launched a competitive call for tenders to establish up to seven AI Gigafactories across Europe The initiative combines up to $11.5 billion in EU and national funding with an expected $23 billion or more in private investment Selected projects are expected to begin construction in 2027 and become operational within 18 months...

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