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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


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


OPINION | India’s Maritime Industry Turns Outward: Hindustan Shipyard at the Crossroads of Trade and Diplomacy at IMW 2025
At India Maritime Week 2025, Hindustan Shipyard Limited marked a turning point for India’s maritime diplomacy. By linking defense-led shipbuilding with global partnerships and green technologies, HSL is emerging as a strategic bridge between Asia, Europe, and the MENA region, redefining how India projects industrial and diplomatic influence at sea.
Nov 15 min read


OPINION | The Tech Horizon of MAHASAGAR: How Innovation Will Shape India’s Maritime Future
At IPRD 2025, India’s Navy unveiled its vision for a “Cognitive Navy,” where AI, autonomy, and data integration redefine sea power. Commander Rahul Verma (Retd) explores how MAHASAGAR—India’s maritime operating system—will transform the Indian Ocean into a connected, intelligent ecosystem driven by trust, technology, and thought.
Oct 317 min read


A Vast Ocean of Power: How the South Pacific Became the Next Front in U.S.–China Rivalry
The South Pacific has become a new front in U.S.–China rivalry as both powers vie for influence across small island nations with vast maritime zones. From aid competition to strategic bases, the region’s “big ocean states” hold the keys to global connectivity and geopolitical balance in the Indo-Pacific.
Oct 303 min read
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