Against the backdrop of rising ‘peer’ and regional state rivals, the role of space-based assets for effective missile defence will be critical.
Adding a space layer to missile defence is not an optional extra – it is crucial.
20th May 2021
To exploit the vast output of space-borne data at their fingertips, militaries rely on satellite ground systems.
20th May 2021
The Australian Army's communications upgrade continues with the release of SATCOM terminals mounted on trailers.
18th May 2021
Raytheon Intelligence & Space (RIS) is pursuing a range of innovations in the satellite ground systems domain, enhancing systems and speeding their time to market.
17th May 2021
New OPIR strategy relies on prototyping and experimentation to shape future investments.
15th May 2021
There is growing demand for India to enhance its space force structure to meet military needs.
12th May 2021
As it expands, the US Space Force needs to address specific training requirements.
12th May 2021
A constellation of six LEO satellites should support the intelligence-gathering requirements of joint forces conducting multi-domain operations around the world.
7th May 2021
Japan is exploring sophisticated technologies that will extend the life of satellites already in orbit.
6th May 2021
Australia is demanding a sovereign SATCOM capability to wean itself off reliance on foreign powers.
5th May 2021
A US-owned Israeli firm is developing a logistical solution to avoid the problem of drift orbit.
4th May 2021
Why has the space domain become so important and moved up the defence agenda?
8th April 2021
New communications systems for the US Army in Capability Set 25 will incorporate features such as automated network management, cloud capabilities and SATCOM enhancements.
10th March 2021
SATCOM from a company part-owned by the UK government could be delivered to DoD users in contested environments.
10th February 2021
Australia has issued an RfP seeking vendors who can help develop radio frequency sensor payloads for a constellation of future military satellites.
16th December 2020
The UK has confirmed a publication date for its National Space Strategy and provided details of a new R&D initiative known as the Defence Space Enterprise Portfolio.
14th December 2020
Safran is leading a largely secretive SIGINT effort to detect RF emissions from satellites.
26th November 2020
Vulnerabilities are multiplying for the US, even as it makes progress on an ambitious all-domain programme for information sharing
17th November 2020
The UK has warned that the anti-satellite capabilities of China and Russia are threatening safe and peaceful behaviour in space.
22nd October 2020
Does the US Space Force recognise the proper importance of cyber security and is it acting accordingly?
23rd September 2020
Russian researchers have investigated the application of radio-absorbent coating for spacecraft which should reduce the visibility of satellites for radar, according to a paper published …
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