The U.S. Space Command is deepening allied cooperation in orbit, with Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess confirming that a second joint space awareness mission with France is in the works. The effort follows a rendezvous and proximity operation in geosynchronous orbit earlier this year, marking the first U.S.-France mission of its kind. Schiess, who leads both...
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KBR, Unipart to Provide Data-Driven Supply Chain Solutions for Armed Forces
KBR has entered into a strategic partnership with U.K.-based Unipart to deliver data-driven, resilient supply chain solutions for the defense industry. The alliance will combine Unipart’s expertise in logistics, supply chain management and digital transformation with KBR’s experience in defense program management and operational support. “We are delighted to join forces with Unipart in this...
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Germany Shifts Space Policy, Commits $41B to Orbital Security, Deterrence
Germany has announced plans to invest $40.86 billion in military space programs by 2030, with Defence Minister Boris Pistorius unveiling a strategy to strengthen orbital defense capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign partners. Speaking at the German Space Congress in Berlin, Pistorius described satellites as “critical lifelines” and warned that disruptions, such as the 2022...
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Planet Labs to Manufacture Satellites in Berlin as Geospatial Data Demand in Europe Rises
Planet Labs, a company based in San Francisco, California, is set to establish a facility in Berlin to manufacture high-resolution Pelican satellites. The initiative aims to meet the increasing demand for geospatial data in Europe. The total capital investment for the project is expected to exceed eight figures and generate up to 70 new jobs,...
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Belgium Debuts MQ-9B SkyGuardian in First Flight for Next-Gen ISR
Belgium conducted the first flight of its MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft on Tuesday at Florennes Air Base, marking a key milestone in the country’s defense modernization program. The aircraft, the first of four on order, arrived in August. “This event ushers in a new era of information dominance for Belgium,” said Linden Blue, CEO...
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SAP-OpenAI Partnership to Offer Sovereign AI to German Public Sector
German software firm SAP has partnered with OpenAI to provide a sovereign artificial intelligence service tailored for Germany’s public sector, expected to be available in 2026. SAP’s Delos Cloud subsidiary, which operates on Microsoft Azure technology, will collaborate with OpenAI to ensure compliance with sovereignty and regulatory requirements, according to a statement released by the...
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Lithuania, Spain Defense Ministers Discuss Baltic Region Air Defense
Lithuanian Minister of Defence Dovilė Šakalienė stated that strengthening security in the Baltic region remains the country’s top priority, along with the deployment of NATO forces. She made the remarks after discussions with visiting Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles. Their meeting focused on air defense, particularly following an incident where Robles’ aircraft experienced a GPS...
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Meta to Extend Large Language Models to Japan, More US Allies
Meta plans to extend access to its Llama large language models to more U.S. allies as part of its commitment to providing nations with the tools necessary to protect their national security. France, Japan, and several NATO and European Union institutions will gain access. “In a world where geopolitical power and national security are deeply...
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Poland Conducts First Live-Fire Exercise of IBCS-Enabled WISŁA Air Defense System
Poland has completed its first live-fire operational exercise of the Integrated Battle Command System, developed by Northrop Grumman, marking a milestone in the country’s WISŁA medium-range air and missile defense program. During the event, IBCS engaged and intercepted surrogate air-breathing targets, demonstrating its ability to integrate multiple sensors and shooters into a unified command and...
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Safran Partners With Rheinmetall to Streamline Advanced Defense Tech Offerings
Safran Electronics & Defense has signed a new framework agreement with Rheinmetall Electronics to expand collaboration on defense technologies and streamline procurement and simplify logistics and administration processes. The agreement, signed at DSEI 2025 in London, will see the two companies pool resources to offer advanced technologies, including atomic clock timeservers and navigation systems for...