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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.

Gwadar's strategic location makes it one of the world's most closely watched ports, but history shows geography alone cannot guarantee success. From Aden and Basra to Beirut, conflict has repeatedly undermined major trade hubs. As violence continues in Balochistan, Gwadar faces the same critical question: can world-class infrastructure overcome persistent instability?

York Space Systems has completed its $300 million acquisition of ALL.SPACE, combining advanced multi-orbit satellite communications with mission operations capabilities to deliver resilient communications and assured positioning for military and autonomous operations across contested environments.

Eleven years after China's 709 Crackdown, Residential Surveillance at a Designated Location (RSDL) continues to draw international scrutiny. Testimonies from detained lawyers, United Nations findings, and ongoing prosecutions raise persistent questions about secret detention, due process, and the rule of law under China's national security framework.

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

UNIVITY and Telkomsat have signed an MoU to explore future satellite connectivity opportunities across Indonesia. The partnership will evaluate VLEO architecture, Direct-to-Device services, hybrid multi-orbit networks, and sovereign satellite infrastructure to improve enterprise, mobility, and remote-area connectivity while supporting the country's evolving telecommunications ecosystem.

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.

The 1968 Rann of Kutch arbitration remains one of South Asia's most significant territorial settlements. After Pakistan claimed nearly 9,100 square kilometers of disputed land, an international tribunal awarded it only about 780 to 828 square kilometers, leaving India with roughly 90 percent of the contested territory. The verdict stands as a rare example of a border dispute resolved through arbitration and accepted by both sides.

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.