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Lockheed Martin Selects Terran Orbital to Provide Satellite Bus for Tranche 3 Missile Tracking Satellites
Terran Orbital has been selected by Lockheed Martin to supply satellite buses for SDA’s Tranche 3 Tracking Layer, supporting a proliferated low Earth orbit constellation designed to detect and track advanced missile threats, including hypersonic weapons. The award extends Terran Orbital’s multi-tranche collaboration on the PWSA Tracking Layer.
2 days ago2 min read


Analysis | DHURANDHAR & the Art of Narrative Power: Where Cinema Ends, Intelligence Begins, and Cultural Diplomacy Takes Shape
At the intersection of cinema, intelligence, and geopolitics, DHURANDHAR signals a shift in how India tells its security stories. This article, inspired by an Access Hub podcast conversation with the film’s military consultant, explores realism, cultural diplomacy, and why such narratives matter globally.
4 days ago3 min read


The Karachi Agreement and the Birth of the Ceasefire Line
The Karachi Agreement of 1949 is often misunderstood as a political settlement on Kashmir. In reality, it was a technical military arrangement designed to stabilize a fragile ceasefire by mapping a supervised line on the ground. Understanding its limited purpose is key to explaining how the conflict shifted from open warfare to managed confrontation, without resolution.
4 days ago4 min read


OPINION | What Disappeared With Stand News, And Why It Still Matters
When Stand News shut down in 2021, arrests and raids dominated headlines. Less noticed was what vanished next: years of reporting erased from public access. The loss of its archive reshaped journalism in Hong Kong, thinning the historical record and narrowing space for accountability, an absence that still matters today.
4 days ago3 min read


OPINION | How a Police Raid Changed the Way Hong Kong’s Journalists Work
The 2021 police raid on Stand News did more than shut down one newsroom; it quietly transformed how journalism works in Hong Kong. Years later, reporters describe a profession reshaped by uncertainty, where caution replaces confrontation, and self-restraint emerges without formal censorship.
4 days ago3 min read


Why Bangladesh’s February 2026 Election Date Has Not Restored Confidence
Despite announcing February 12, 2026, as its next election date, Bangladesh has failed to restore public confidence. Ongoing unrest, contested reforms, questions over the Election Commission’s neutrality, and the exclusion of major political actors reveal that legitimacy depends not on dates, but on trust, inclusion, and credible institutions.
7 days ago5 min read


Synspective Secures Japan’s Ministry of Defense Satellite Constellation Contract
Synspective has been selected as a partner in Japan’s Ministry of Defense satellite constellation project, supporting a private-sector–led initiative to deliver persistent ISR capabilities. The program brings together leading Japanese aerospace and satellite firms to strengthen national security through advanced space-based imagery.
Dec 25, 20252 min read


Inside Bangladesh’s Hand-Picked Election Commission and Its Loyalty to Power
Bangladesh’s reconstituted Election Commission was presented as a reset after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster. Six months on, critics say it has become an extension of interim power—delaying elections, echoing government positions, and excluding the Awami League, raising serious questions about independence, legitimacy, and the future of democratic rule.
Dec 25, 20254 min read


Orbit Secures $2.4 Million Maritime SATCOM Order to Strengthen NATO Naval Connectivity
Orbit Communication Systems has secured a $2.4 million order from a leading European defense integrator to supply OceanTRx4 MIL SATCOM systems for a NATO navy. The advanced maritime systems will deliver resilient, multi-band satellite connectivity for military naval platforms, with deliveries starting in 2026.
Dec 24, 20251 min read


Acuative Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification: A New Gold Standard in Defense Cybersecurity
Acuative has officially achieved CMMC Level 2 Certification and this reinforces commitment to providing defense-grade cybersecurity for the Department of Defense and its partners. By meeting all 110 NIST security controls with zero deficiencies, Acuative is now uniquely positioned to help the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) protect sensitive data and modernize infrastructure with confidence.
Dec 24, 20252 min read


Historic Deal: Boeing to Build 96 AH-64E Apache Helicopters for Poland
Boeing has officially secured a $4.7 billion contract to build 96 AH-64E Apache helicopters for Poland. This historic deal makes Poland the largest Apache operator outside of the U.S. and the 19th nation to join the global Apache network. With deliveries starting in 2028 and local industry taking a lead role in maintenance, this partnership marks a major leap in European defense.
Dec 24, 20252 min read


Thai Airways and Neo Space Group Partner to Revolutionize In-Flight Connectivity
Thai Airways will factory-install Neo Space Group’s Skywaves high-speed connectivity on its entire new fleet of 34 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. With speeds up to 200 Mbps and seamless multi-orbit coverage, travelers can enjoy world-class Wi-Fi from the moment they board. Discover how this partnership is redefining the future of digital travel and long-haul excellence.
Dec 24, 20252 min read


CMA CGM Strengthens European Hub with 20% Stake in Hamburg Terminal
CMA CGM Group is expanding its footprint in Northern Europe by acquiring a 20% stake in EUROGATE Container Terminal Hamburg (CTH). As a key hub for global trade, this strategic investment reinforces Germany’s vital role in the supply chain. With a current capacity of 4M TEUs and a major expansion project underway to reach 6M TEUs, CTH is set to become an even more powerful engine for European commerce. Read more about this landmark deal.
Dec 24, 20251 min read


Adura Becomes UK North Sea Production Leader Following Shell-Equinor Merger
Shell and Equinor have officially launched Adura, now the largest independent oil and gas producer in the UK North Sea. Headquartered in Aberdeen and managing 12 major assets—including Rosebank and Jackdaw—Adura is set to produce over 140,000 barrels per day by 2026. This historic joint venture combines decades of expertise to secure the UK’s energy future through a more competitive and flexible portfolio.
Dec 24, 20252 min read


Eaton to Acquire Boyd Thermal: Solving the Data Center Heat Crisis
Eaton is making a major move in the AI infrastructure space with a $9.5 billion agreement to acquire Boyd Thermal. This strategic acquisition adds critical liquid cooling technology to Eaton's portfolio, allowing them to support data centers from the "chip to the grid." As power demands for AI and hyperscale facilities skyrocket, this deal positions Eaton as a leader in managing the heat and energy challenges of the future.
Dec 24, 20252 min read


U.S. Chip Powerhouse: GlobalFoundries and Navitas Partner for GaN Manufacturing
GlobalFoundries and Navitas Semiconductor have joined forces in a landmark partnership to bring GaN (gallium nitride) manufacturing to the U.S. This collaboration will focus on high-efficiency power solutions for AI data centers and industrial electrification. By leveraging GF’s Vermont facility, the duo aims to secure the domestic supply chain for the semiconductors powering the future of high-performance computing and green energy.
Dec 24, 20252 min read


Plug Power Wins First NASA Contract: Powering the Future of Space Exploration
Plug Power has officially launched its first-ever liquid hydrogen contract with NASA! Supplying up to 218,000 kg of high-purity hydrogen to NASA's Glenn and Armstrong facilities, this $2.8M deal marks Plug’s entry into the rapidly growing space industry. This milestone validates Plug’s ability to meet the most stringent reliability standards while expanding its low-carbon hydrogen network into mission-critical aerospace applications.
Dec 24, 20252 min read


Luxembourg Space Agency Partners with CSMC for Next-Gen Quantum Resource Mapping
The Luxembourg Space Agency has awarded a contract to the Canadian Space Mining Corporation (CSMC) to develop QASM, a revolutionary quantum sensor. Designed to detect water and critical minerals from orbit, QASM uses cold-atom interferometry to map resources beneath the surface of Earth and other planets. This EU-Canada partnership marks a giant leap for sustainable space exploration and the future of resource discovery.
Dec 24, 20252 min read


When Warning Became a Crime: The Political Logic Behind COVID-19’s Escape from Wuhan
COVID-19 became a global disaster not just because a virus emerged, but because China’s political system criminalized early warning. In Wuhan, doctors were silenced, data was controlled, and truth required permission. This was not chaos, it was governance by design, and its consequences spread worldwide.
Dec 23, 20253 min read


OPINION | Neutral Leadership or Legal Uncertainty? Yunus and Bangladesh’s Credibility Test
As Bangladesh navigates political uncertainty, claims of “neutral leadership” face a critical test. This article examines how unresolved labor, financial, and regulatory cases surrounding Muhammad Yunus complicate assertions of moral authority, highlighting why legal clarity, not global reputation, ultimately determines credibility in democratic governance.
Dec 23, 20254 min read
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