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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.

The recent PSLV setback is more than a technical failure. It exposes gaps in India’s space policy, liability, and insurance frameworks at a time of growing private participation. As space governance shifts toward rules set by early movers, this moment presents India with a strategic choice: remain adaptive, or confidently shape the norms that will define the future of outer space.

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.

Airbus Defence and Space has secured a major contract from Eutelsat to build 340 new OneWeb LEO satellites, bringing total orders to 440. Manufactured in Toulouse from 2026, the next-generation satellites will ensure service continuity, enhance onboard processing, and strengthen Europe’s space and connectivity sovereignty.

Tibet’s fate reflects a broader shift in China since 1949, as Beijing has centralized power and dismantled the freedoms once promised by the Republic. From Tibet and Xinjiang to Hong Kong and Taiwan, the Communist Party’s tightening grip reveals how enforced unity has replaced democracy, fueling division rather than harmony.

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.

Solar energy doesn’t have to be complicated. This beginner-friendly guide explains how solar panels work, how to choose the right system for your home, and what first-time homeowners should consider before installing solar. Learn how sunlight turns into savings and why solar is a smart long-term investment.