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Image credits: Array Labs Array Labs has secured an additional $21 million in an oversubscribed strategic funding round, marking another major milestone in the company's mission to redefine space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR). The investment is anchored by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, one of Japan's leading aerospace and defense companies, alongside continued participation from existing investors Catapult Ventures, Kompas VC, and Y Combinator.

Amazon Leo has unveiled ambitious plans to launch more than 5,100 Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellites, aiming to connect smartphones directly from space. Leveraging Globalstar's spectrum and advanced satellite technologies, the network will deliver voice, messaging, broadband data, and emergency services worldwide, expanding connectivity far beyond the reach of traditional cellular infrastructure.

Antares has raised $470 million in Series C funding to accelerate deployment of its advanced nuclear microreactors for U.S. military installations. Following the successful criticality of its Mark-0 reactor, the company is targeting commercial deployments by 2028, supporting defense energy resilience and strengthening critical infrastructure with long-duration, autonomous power systems.

Image credits: ORiS Space The next frontier of the space economy isn't just bigger satellites or more launches—it's reliable access to energy. Italian deep-tech startup ORiS believes that satellites should one day recharge in orbit just as easily as electric vehicles recharge on Earth. Backed by €5 million ($5.7 million) in newly secured funding, the company is taking a major step toward making that vision a reality. The Turin-based startup has completed one of the world's la

Directed-energy weapons are moving from testing to operational deployment, but success depends on more than laser power. Optical reliability, coating performance, and a resilient supply chain will determine whether these systems can withstand real-world conditions and deliver consistent performance against evolving drone threats.

Reliance Jio has cleared a major regulatory milestone after IN-SPACe deemed its proposed 1,600-satellite LEO constellation technically sound. The project aims to deliver up to 5 Tbps of satellite capacity across India, advancing the country's ambitions for sovereign broadband infrastructure, secure communications, and strategic space capabilities.

France's Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has selected Airbus Defence and Space, Greenerwave, and Thales to develop next-generation CAMELEON military SATCOM terminals. The program will deliver advanced PESA-based, multi-orbit, multi-band, and multi-domain communications capabilities for the French Armed Forces.

SWISSto12 has raised $70 million in Series C funding after surpassing $500 million in contracted orders and achieving 110% CAGR since 2022. The investment will expand production of its HummingSat GEO satellites and HummingLink multi-orbit payloads as demand for commercial and sovereign space infrastructure continues to grow.

Lockheed Martin is expanding its venture capital footprint in Europe with a $100 million investment commitment targeting defense and dual-use technology startups across the U.K. and Europe. The initiative aims to accelerate innovation, strengthen transatlantic defense cooperation, and help emerging companies bring next-generation technologies into operational defense programs.

Slingshot Aerospace has secured a $69.2 million U.S. Space Force contract to develop MENTAT, an AI-powered mission rehearsal platform that enhances Guardian readiness through realistic digital space simulations. Built on the company's Digital Space Twin and powered by the TALOS AI engine, the program marks a major step toward continuous, AI-enabled operational training for future space defense missions.

Amazon's Low Earth Orbit Satellite Network Targets Millions of Underserved Homes and Businesses Image credits: Amazon Leo | From left to right: Dietlof Mare (group CEO at Maziv), Solly Malatsi (Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies), Van Zyl Botha (CEO and co-founder of Herotel), and David Zapolsky (chief global affairs and legal officer at Amazon). Amazon is taking a significant step into Africa's satellite connectivity market through a new partnership with Sou

Iran has unveiled plans to deploy its first narrow-band satellite constellation, the Martyr Soleimani project, with an initial fleet of 24 satellites. The initiative marks a significant step in the country's ambitions to expand its space infrastructure, enhance satellite communications, develop multi-satellite launch capabilities, and advance future missions toward geostationary orbit.

The European Space Agency and Poland have announced a new ESA Centre for Civil Security and Resilience in Warsaw. The facility will strengthen Europe's space-enabled security capabilities, support crisis response, enhance resilience, and reinforce Poland's growing role as a leading contributor to Europe's expanding space ecosystem.

MDA Space has announced a firm offer to acquire a 70% stake in France-based CLS, a global leader in AI-powered Earth observation analytics and satellite IoT solutions. The deal would create one of the world's largest geointelligence companies by combining satellite infrastructure with AI-driven geospatial intelligence, significantly expanding MDA Space's global footprint, recurring revenue, and commercial reach.

Image credits: Unseenlabs French space technology company Unseenlabs has taken a major step forward in the evolution of space-based radio frequency (RF) intelligence with the deployment of its second-generation satellite architecture. The milestone significantly expands the company's capabilities beyond maritime surveillance, enabling comprehensive multi-domain awareness across maritime, terrestrial, and space environments. The announcement comes with the successful launch of

Bangladesh has approved Starlink to export unfiltered satellite internet bandwidth to neighboring countries, marking the country's first authorization for cross-border satellite internet transit. The decision positions Bangladesh as an emerging regional connectivity hub while highlighting the growing role of LEO satellite networks in global telecommunications.

Mitsubishi Electric has acquired cloud-based ground station provider Infostellar, bringing its StellarStation™ GSaaS platform into the Mitsubishi Electric Group. The move combines decades of satellite and ground infrastructure expertise with agile cloud technology to accelerate global ground station services, reduce operational complexity for satellite operators, and strengthen space communications infrastructure worldwide.

Quantum Systems has raised $1.2 billion in a landmark Series D round, reaching an $8 billion valuation as it accelerates AI-powered autonomous defense systems across air, land, and sea. Backed by Blackstone, Airbus, Advent, and Noteus, the company will expand production, strengthen software capabilities, and scale interoperable multi-domain autonomous platforms for allied defense markets.

Calian has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Galaxy Broadband, expanding its satellite communications and remote connectivity capabilities across Canada. The deal strengthens Calian's position in serving defence, government, critical infrastructure, and remote communities, while reinforcing Canada's growing reliance on resilient multi-orbit communications networks.

Open Cosmos has unveiled OpenConstellation 1.0, a next-generation Earth observation constellation capable of delivering actionable intelligence in as little as 30 minutes. Combining AI-powered onboard processing, hyperspectral and multispectral imaging, and direct satellite communications, the system promises to transform disaster response, security monitoring, and environmental intelligence.