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...
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UK Space Agency Launches New Funding Round to Advance Satellite Communications Technology
The U.K. government has unveiled a $40 million funding round to support companies developing satellite communications technologies for low Earth orbit constellations, the U.K. Space Agency announced Wednesday. What Is the Purpose of the Funding Program? The investment marks the second round of the U.K. Space Agency’s Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit, or C-LEO, program. The...
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C Speed Teams Up With DEMCO Holdings to Deliver Advanced Radar Capabilities to Saudi Arabia
C Speed has signed a memorandum of understanding with DEMCO Holdings to support defense and security initiatives in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The agreement, signed at World Defense Show 2026, establishes a framework for long-term collaboration aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives, C Speed said Monday. Under the MOU, the companies plan to...
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UK Unveils $22.7M Investment to Advance Space Technology Development
The United Kingdom Space Agency is investing about $22.7 million in 17 projects focused on Earth observation, satellite communications, space domain awareness, in-orbit servicing and manufacturing, and position, navigation and timing. The investment is funded by the National Space Innovation Programme, or NSIP, to accelerate technology breakthroughs and create a more competitive space sector, the...
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Isar Aerospace Signs 2028 Launch Service Agreement With SEOPS
Isar Aerospace, a satellite launch service company, has partnered with U.S.-based integration and mission services provider SEOPS for a dedicated mission in 2028. What Is the Isar Aerospace-SEOPS Launch Service Agreement For? The Munich-based Isar said Tuesday, under the launch service agreement, it will utilize its Spectrum launch vehicle to deploy multiple payloads into low Earth...