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Analysis | Amazon Leo and the New Orbit of Satellite Connectivity: A Strategic Rebrand Aimed at Market Power
Amazon’s shift from Project Kuiper to Amazon Leo marks a strategic leap in the LEO broadband race. With more than 150 satellites in orbit and major enterprise partnerships forming, the rebrand reflects a sharpened focus on value creation, downstream market capture, and global growth.
3 days ago4 min read


Kratos Bolsters Defense Portfolio: Acquires Orbit Technologies for $356.3M
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is set to acquire Israel-based Orbit Technologies Ltd for $356.3 million. Orbit is a global leader in satellite-based communication systems for military and unmanned platforms. This strategic deal is expected to be immediately accretive for Kratos and significantly advance its position in the rapidly expanding global defense and space markets.
3 days ago2 min read


OPINION | Faith In The Shadows: How Uyghur Religious Life Endures Under China’s Tightest Controls
Uyghur religious life in Xinjiang has been pushed from public spaces into whispers behind closed doors. Mosques and shrines have been demolished or tightly controlled, yet faith endures in private rituals and in vibrant diaspora communities abroad. Despite the state’s effort to erase visible belief, a resilient spiritual identity continues to survive.
3 days ago4 min read


France Launches Space Command and Announces €4.2B in Funding to Prepare for Militarization of Space
France has inaugurated its new Space Command and unveiled a €4.2 billion National Space Strategy to strengthen military readiness and industrial innovation in orbit. President Macron’s bold vision signals Europe’s intent to achieve strategic autonomy and defend its interests in an increasingly contested space domain.
5 days ago2 min read


SkyFi Expands EO Intelligence Platform with ICEYE US Synthetic Aperture Radar Integration
SkyFi has integrated ICEYE US synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data into its Earth Intelligence platform, enabling users to task the world’s largest commercial radar constellation for real-time, all-weather Earth observation. The partnership delivers persistent, high-resolution insights for defense, infrastructure, and environmental applications, anytime, anywhere.
5 days ago2 min read


Market Insight | From Scale Illusion to Market Reality: Solving the Downstream Bottleneck in Space Commercialization
The space industry keeps launching new satellites but struggles to find new users. This article explores why downstream bottlenecks—in procurement, usability, and market education—pose a greater challenge than technology itself, and how brokers and B2B marketplaces can finally unlock scalable commercial growth.
6 days ago6 min read


Defense Minister Rajnath Singh Grants Mini Ratna Status to State-Owned Shipyard, Declares 2025 the ‘Year of Reforms’
India’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has granted Mini Ratna Category-I status to Hindustan Shipyard Limited, marking a new phase of autonomy for the state-run shipyard. Declaring 2025 as the “Year of Reforms,” the government emphasized innovation, sustainability, and self-reliance across the defense sector.
7 days ago2 min read


OPINION | The Corporate Fog at Gwadar: Why Ownership Transparency Matters
Gwadar is promoted as a gateway for growth, but its corporate structures and free-zone incentives can obscure who truly controls companies operating there. While Pakistan has strengthened beneficial-ownership rules, gaps remain, especially involving sensitive chemical imports. Increasing transparency, not slowing trade, is key to keeping Gwadar both open and secure.
7 days ago4 min read
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