From Radio Silence to Full Coverage: The Tech Changing Airspace Communication
For aircraft flying far from land, communication remains one of aviation’s most persistent limitations. Once planes move beyond the reach of ground-based radio—typically a...
Revolutionary High-Resolution Satellites Raise Privacy Concerns
Startup company Albedo is setting out to collect and provide the highest resolution optical and thermal imagery from the sky. The images will have...
First Intelligence-Gathering Military Satellite Launched by UK
The UK Ministry of Defense has marked a significant milestone with the successful launch of its first military satellite, designated for intelligence, surveillance, and...
A New 3D View of the World Built for Preparedness and...
Understanding how people build, expand, and occupy space has become a strategic priority for governments and emergency planners. Yet most global datasets still represent...
This Space Radar Can See Through Clouds, Darkness, and Bad Weather
Optical satellites provide valuable imagery from orbit, but they have a well-known limitation: they depend on visibility. Clouds, storms, smoke, darkness, and atmospheric conditions...
No Need for Fuel – This Spacecraft Uses Air to Propel...
This satellite system has no fuel but rather sucks in the air to propel itself forward, providing unlimited propulsion for longer-duration orbital operations. While...
Hypersonic Test Launch Marks a Major Milestone for Defense Innovation
Rocket Lab, a key player in the commercial space sector, recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully testing advanced hypersonic technology for the U.S....
The Border That Watches Its Back
Modern borders are increasingly difficult to defend with traditional means alone. Fast-moving ground forces, low-flying drones, cyber interference, and long-range missiles compress reaction times...
Satellite Based System to Help Guide Ships into Harbors
Maritime pilots help to guide ships into harbors with the help of GPS, but the existing technology is limiting. A new satellite system could...
Ukrainian Drone Tank Get Starlink Satcom Connections for Remote Operation
Milrem Robotics and AEC Skyline managed to integrate Starlink satellite communications with the THeMIS Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), allowing it to be controlled over...
NASA Tests AI-Enabled Satellite to Improve Autonomous Data Collection
NASA has recently demonstrated a significant advancement in satellite technology with the successful testing of a system that enables a satellite to autonomously identify...
Space Propulsion Startup Secures $40M for Dual-Use Technology
Swiss startup PAVE Space has raised $40 million in a seed funding round to bring a new line of in-space propulsion systems and advanced...
No Longer an Un-Militarized Domain? US General Warns of a ‘Window...
General Stephen Whiting, commander of US Space Command, recently warned lawmakers that China and Russia have “transformed space into a contested warfighting domain.” Whiting...
Call for Technologies: Defense Industry Seeks AI Solutions
iHLS, in collaboration with a large defense industry is looking for companies with proven capabilities in several areas to participate in a demonstration of...
Fighting Drones from Space: A New Defense Concept Emerges
As drone threats grow in range, speed, and sophistication, many existing counter-UAS systems struggle to keep up. Ground-based radars are limited by terrain, jammers...
This Software Turns Complex SATCOM Management Into a Single Dashboard
Modern military operations depend heavily on satellite communications. From command-and-control links to intelligence sharing and global force coordination, thousands of users across different services...
Connecting Satellite Constellations and the Internet of Things
Nowadays, the number of connected objects that compose the Internet of Things (IoT) is growing quickly – today's 15 billion connected devices are expected to...
Groundbreaking AI Mapping Technology Unveiled
At the Global CES Media Meet-up on December 10, Spaid, a South Korean startup founded in late 2023, introduced its innovative AI-driven mapping solutions...
As Satellites Multiply, the Real Competition Stays on the Ground
The satellite revolution of recent years is not unfolding only in orbit around Earth. While global players are investing billions of dollars in deploying...
Technological Momentum in China’s Border Defense
China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has strengthened its power and management in border defense by developing new types of equipment that can be used...
US Missile Tracking Satellites Detect Hypersonic Target
The highly advanced hypersonic missile tracking satellite array tracked its first hypersonic test launch, as reported by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The satellites...
Researchers Simulate High-Power Anti-Satellite Microwave Weapon Based on Quantum Phenomenon
A new weapon design under development by researchers linked to China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is drawing international attention for its potential capabilities in...
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This Upgrade Could Eliminate One of Laser Weapons’ Biggest Weaknesses
High-energy laser weapons are steadily moving from development programs into operational military service, but maintaining them in the field remains a significant challenge. One...
