Redwire has teamed up with Thales Alenia Space, with support from the European Space Agency, to lead the Skimsat mission. The ESA technology demonstration program will test a small satellite platform designed to operate in very low Earth orbit, with the goal of advancing satellite sustainability and performance while reducing mass and mission costs. The...
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Honeywell, Redwire Team Up on Quantum-Secured Satellite Communications
Honeywell and Redwire have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on developing quantum-secured satellite communication systems for governments, civil users and businesses. According to Honeywell, the MOU aims to integrate its optical payload technology with Redwire’s quantum platform to deliver a fully functional system by mid-2026. The partnership supports the Quantum Key Distribution Satellite...
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Raytheon UK to Deliver Anti-Jam GPS Antennas for CV90 Vehicles
Raytheon UK has secured a contract from BAE Systems to supply its Landshield Plus anti-jam antennas for the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle, with deliveries scheduled between 2025 and 2029. Part of RTX’s Raytheon business, the company said Landshield Plus combines an antenna and anti-jam processor in a single compact unit designed to protect GPS signals...
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Denmark Selects Thales-MBDA’s SAMP/T in Record $9.1B Air Defense Investment
Denmark will purchase the French-Italian SAMP/T air defense system as part of its largest-ever investment in ground-based air defenses, committing $9.1 billion to acquire and operate eight medium- and long-range systems. The government confirmed Friday that two of the systems will be SAMP/T batteries, making Denmark the first European Union export customer for the system....
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BAE Systems to Supply Anti-Jamming GPS Guidance for Hanwha’s Deep Strike Rockets
BAE Systems will provide advanced anti-jamming Global Positioning System navigation technology for Hanwha Aerospace’s Deep Strike Capability precision-guided weapon family, the companies said Friday. The collaboration aims to boost the system’s operational reliability in heavily contested electronic warfare environments and meet NATO interoperability standards. Under the agreement, BAE will integrate its military GPS and electronic-protection...
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Thales Strengthens Royal Navy Fleet With Next-Gen Reconnaissance System
Thales, in collaboration with Austrian manufacturer Schiebel, has developed and delivered the Peregrine mini helicopter to the United Kingdom. The Royal Navy recently conducted flight trials of the uncrewed aircraft system from the deck of Type 23 frigate HMS Lancaster. The Peregrine is designed to enhance the military’s intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. Equipped with...
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Ultra Cyber, DTC Partner to Secure HF Radio Communications for Allies
Ultra Intelligence & Communications has announced that its U.K. cyber division has partnered with Domo Tactical Communications, based in Ashburn, Virginia, to develop encrypted high-frequency radio platforms for allied forces. The partnership involves Ultra Cyber integrating its advanced cryptographic data protection tools with DTC’s non-ITAR HF radio technology. Non-ITAR means the technology is not controlled...
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Nokia, Kongsberg Partner on 5G Defense Communications Under New MOU
Nokia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Norway’s Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to advance tactical communications technologies for military customers. The company said the agreement will merge its portfolio of 4G, 5G and private wireless solutions with Kongsberg’s expertise in defense communications to deliver secure, resilient and interoperable battlefield networks. Initial efforts will focus...
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Thales Alenia Space to Lead CNES Project Testing Smartphone-to-Satellite 5G Links
The French Space Agency, known as CNES, has partnered with a consortium led by Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales of France and Leonardo of Italy, to explore direct-to-device 5G connectivity. The initiative, called U DESERVE 5G, aims to test whether a satellite in low-Earth orbit can provide high-speed communications directly to smartphones...
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QinetiQ, Xona Complete First UK Tests of LEO-Based Pulsar Navigation System
QinetiQ and Xona Space Systems have completed the first U.K. trials of Xona’s Pulsar satellite navigation service, showing how low Earth orbit signals can enhance the resilience of traditional GPS. QinetiQ said Friday the demonstration marks a milestone in advancing next-generation positioning, navigation and timing capabilities that counter jamming and spoofing while improving availability in...