Vodafone Spain and Satellite Connect Europe, a joint venture between Vodafone Group and AST SpaceMobile, have signed a commercial agreement to introduce direct satellite-to-mobile (D2D) broadband services across Spain, marking a significant step toward integrating space-based connectivity into the country's telecommunications infrastructure.

Spanish space company FOSSA has raised €9.25 million to accelerate the deployment of its secure communications satellite constellation and expand its defense and intelligence capabilities. The funding will support international growth, new sovereign space technologies, and the continued rollout of its planned 140-satellite low Earth orbit network, strengthening Europe's strategic autonomy in space.

Irish space tech company, Ubotica Technologies, has raised $11 million to scale its Orbital AI-powered Live Maritime Intelligence platform. The technology processes data directly onboard satellites, enabling real-time detection of maritime threats, protection of critical infrastructure, and faster decision-making for governments and security agencies worldwide.

MDA Space has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Blue Canyon Technologies for US$620 million, expanding its U.S. defense and satellite manufacturing capabilities. The deal adds a profitable spacecraft supplier, more than 400 skilled employees, two Colorado facilities, and approximately US$3.5 billion in pipeline opportunities, positioning MDA Space for accelerated growth in the global space and defense sectors.

Eutelsat has signed a new multi-year, multi-million-dollar agreement with Angola’s Mercury to expand Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity across the country. The deal strengthens digital infrastructure for enterprise, government, offshore, and telecom customers while highlighting the growing demand for low-latency satellite communications solutions across Africa.

Gilat is acquiring Comtech’s Satellite & Space Communications business for $157.5 million, creating a defense and satellite communications powerhouse with projected annual revenue exceeding $700 million. The deal expands Gilat’s U.S. presence, strengthens its defense portfolio, and positions the company to capitalize on rising demand for resilient communications, space infrastructure, and mission-critical military technologies.