The agreement marks the first deal for Singapore’s newly established National Space Agency It opens the door to collaboration in quantum satellite communications and other cutting-edge space technologies The deal, signed at SPACETIDE 2026, stems from a bilateral summit in Tokyo in March Japan and Singapore have locked in a landmark agreement to jointly develop...
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MDA Space to Deliver Next-Generation SAR Satellite for Canada’s RADARSAT Program
MDA Space was awarded a Canadian Space Agency contract to deliver a new RADARSAT replenishment satellite The award includes satellite delivery, launch services and ground control and data management systems upgrade The new spacecraft will help maintain Canada’s Earth observation capabilities under the RADARSAT+ program MDA Space has received a contract from the Canadian Space...
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Spire Global, Diehl Defence Sign MOU to Advance Satellite-Based Missile Early Warning
Spire Global and Diehl Defence have signed an MOU to pursue collaboration on satellite-based intelligence and early warning against ballistic and hypersonic missiles The deal was concluded at the ILA Berlin Airshow 2026 and supports Germany’s national space security strategy The partnership reflects Spire’s deepening industrial presence in Germany, anchored by a new Munich satellite...
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Spire Global, Schaeffler Advance European Space & Defense Collaboration
Spire Global and Schaeffler are teaming up to build satellite systems and sensing technologies to boost Europe’s space capabilities The partnership will prioritize securing spacecraft supply chains and developing scalable satellite platforms Schaeffler will lead precision manufacturing efforts while Spire brings satellite design, software and operational expertise Spire Global, a provider of satellite data, analytics...
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Thales Alenia Space Secures ESA Contract for LISA Telescope Development
Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture of Thales and Leonardo, has signed a $30.7 million phase 1 contract with the European Space Agency, or ESA, to develop telescopes for the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna, or LISA, mission. What Does the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna Contract Cover? The agreement tasks Thales Alenia Space with leading the development of six...
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NATO Conference Highlights Space as Core Operational Domain
The NATO Space Centre of Excellence convened its second annual conference, drawing more than 500 participants from 33 allied and partner nations to examine the Alliance’s evolving approach to space as an operational domain. The Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Air and Space Summit on July 30 will spotlight how Air Force and Space Force leaders are...
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Norway, Germany Form Working Group to Advance Space Cooperation
Norway and Germany have established a new working group to advance bilateral cooperation in space, with officials from both countries signing a mandate during a meeting in Tromsø. The Potomac Officers Club will host the 2026 Air and Space Summit on July 30, where Air Force and Space Force priorities take center stage alongside discussions...
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Kepler Lands ESA Contract for HydRON Element 3
The European Space Agency has awarded Kepler Communications a $19.8 million deal to serve as the prime contractor for HydRON Element 3, a component of the agency’s high-throughput optical network initiative. Kepler will sponsor the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Air and Space Summit, a premier GovCon event on July 30 that will explore advanced technologies and strategies...
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Canada, Norway Discuss Cooperation in AI Innovation, Sovereign Technology Alliance
Canada and Norway agreed to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies at the India AI Action Summit in February. The Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada said Saturday that the nations will also explore Norway’s addition to the Sovereign Technology Alliance to reduce Oslo’s technology dependencies across key sectors. Canada established the...
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Lockheed Martin, Mitsubishi Electric Team Up to Deliver Jamming-Resistant Defense Satcom for Japan
Lockheed Martin has signed a memorandum of understanding with Mitsubishi Electric to provide an anti-jamming payload for Japan’s Next-Generation Defense Satellite Communication System. Lockheed Martin said Tuesday that its payload will provide interoperability with allies and partner nations to strengthen the satcom systems’ resistance to interference. “We look forward to collaborating with Mitsubishi Electric to...