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Satellogic has launched Aleph Observer, a persistent global intelligence capability designed to replace ad hoc Earth observation tasking with predictable, large-scale monitoring. By enabling daily coverage of hundreds of critical sites, the company is redefining how defense, government, and enterprises procure sustained situational awareness.

MDA Space has launched 49North, a dedicated Canadian defense subsidiary focused on secure, multi-domain C4ISR capabilities. Led by Joe Armstrong, the Ottawa-based company will deliver mission-critical solutions across land, air, sea, and joint operations, strengthening Canada’s sovereign defense posture and industrial base.

Synspective has secured a ¥105.6B subcontract under Japan’s ¥238.1B Ministry of Defense Satellite Constellation Project. As part of a public-private initiative led by Tri-Sat Constellation, the company will deliver small-SAR imagery to strengthen Japan’s sovereign ISR capabilities through 2031.

India’s maritime diplomacy is accelerating across the Indian Ocean, from Seychelles to Sri Lanka. Backed by years of humanitarian engagement, naval cooperation, and capacity building, New Delhi’s SAGAR vision is translating into sustained strategic partnerships that are reshaping regional security dynamics.

Pakistan has successfully launched its second indigenous Earth Observation satellite, EO-2, from China’s Yangjiang Seashore Launch Centre. Developed by SUPARCO, the high-resolution imaging satellite will enhance national capabilities in resource management, disaster response, environmental monitoring, and strategic planning, marking a key milestone in Pakistan’s expanding space program.

INS Gharial’s delivery of Bailey bridges to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka highlights India’s role as a reliable first responder under Operation Sagar Bandhu. Beyond humanitarian aid, repeated naval cooperation is quietly strengthening maritime trust and advancing SAGAR, reinforcing stability in the Indian Ocean region.

constellr has raised €37M in one of Europe’s largest space tech Series A rounds to deliver defense-grade thermal intelligence from space. The funding will scale its sovereign ISR capabilities, expand its satellite constellation, and add the missing behavioral layer that reveals what assets are doing, and why, in contested environments.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Electric have invested in Japan LEO Shachu, strengthening Japan’s strategy for the post-ISS era. Backed by Mitsui & Co., the venture aims to develop a Japan Module for commercial space stations, securing Japan’s long-term presence in the emerging low Earth orbit economy.

Joint warfare is not about platforms. It’s about who owns the mission, who controls the air, and who controls the kill chain. In this two-part episode, Sqn Ldr Shailesh Pol breaks down the real-world logic of Air–Land–Sea weapon integration, exposing why sensors, networks, and decision-making speed now matter more than firepower.

India’s Republic Day is not a celebration of power, but a statement of restraint.

The Indian Army has signed a ₹62 crore contract to induct 18 firefighting robots for deployment at ammunition and armament depots. Developed under the iDEX framework, the unmanned systems will enhance safety by operating in high-risk environments, reducing danger to personnel while enabling faster and more effective fire response.

SkyFi has raised $12.7 million in oversubscribed Series A funding to expand access to satellite imagery and AI-driven Earth intelligence. Backed by leading investors, the company is scaling its on-demand geospatial analytics platform to support defense, government, and commercial decision-making worldwide.

ICEYE has signed a multi-year agreement with Sweden to deliver sovereign space-based SAR intelligence capabilities for the Swedish Armed Forces. The system will provide all-weather, day-night ISR across the Nordics and Arctic, strengthening national resilience and NATO’s North-Eastern Flank with high-resolution, sovereign-controlled satellite intelligence.

Array Labs has raised $20M in Series A funding to scale mass-manufactured, high-power radar systems and advance toward launching its first formation-flying radar satellite cluster. By fusing consumer electronics, AI, and advanced signal processing, the company aims to radically lower radar costs while delivering unmatched performance for defense and commercial markets.

Space Machines Company has secured a $2.9M Australian Defence contract to develop STARS, an AI-powered autonomous space threat detection system. Designed to predict close flybys, RPO activity, and interference in LEO, STARS will enhance protection of Australian and allied space assets and integrate into next-generation space command-and-control systems.

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.

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.

India’s most dangerous air defense challenge is no longer at high altitude, but just above the battlefield. From FPV drones to loitering munitions, the air littoral has become the decisive layer of modern warfare. This analysis explores why low-altitude air defense is reaching its limits, and what India must do to adapt.

Aksai Chin, a desolate plateau between India and China, remains one of Asia’s most contested frontiers. Born from unresolved colonial boundaries, the region became the flashpoint of the 1962 war and continues to shape the geopolitics of the Himalayas. Decades later, military standoffs, infrastructure races, and competing territorial claims reveal that the conflict over Aksai Chin is far from over; it's an unfinished war still defining India-China relations.

Military satellites are no longer just tools in orbit—they’re central to defense strategy. Resilience, rapid deployment, and operational integration define the new era. Explore how adaptive satellites, commercial partnerships, and emerging technologies are reshaping the battlefield in space.