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.

Irish photonics company Pilot Photonics has secured a €1M ESA contract to advance its Optical Frequency Generator Unit (OFGU) for next-generation satellite communications. The technology aims to enable higher-frequency operations, flexible payload architectures, and lower SWaP-C systems as the space industry shifts toward integrated photonic infrastructures.

SD Government, a Gogo company, has secured a $7.5 million multi-year NOAA contract to provide mission-critical satellite communications for the agency’s Hurricane Hunter aircraft fleet ahead of the 2026 hurricane season. The agreement strengthens airborne weather intelligence, secure connectivity, and real-time storm data transmission for emergency preparedness and forecasting operations.