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Delivering Space Solutions - the Crucial Layer for Missile Defence (video)
Against the backdrop of rising ‘peer’ and regional state rivals, the role of space-based assets for effective missile defence will be critical.
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Why space-based assets are crucial for effective missile defence (Studio)
Adding a space layer to missile defence is not an optional extra – it is crucial.
Land Warfare
British Army embraces SlingShot
Add-on kit turns UHF/VHF radio into a BLoS solution to support voice and data communications.
Digital Battlespace
Delivering Space Solutions - the New Digital Engineering Paradigm (video)
Digital engineering is transforming the defence industry, from design to manufacturing.
Digital Battlespace
Digital engineering: a new era of manufacturing (Studio)
The digital engineering concept creates an environment where a single, digital source of truth empowers defence manufacturing.
Digital Battlespace
DEWC Systems takes MOESS sensor development to next stage
The MOESS programme intends to deploy a sovereign Australian tactical electromagnetic sensor capability, installed on a constellation of CubeSats. DEWC is developing a sensor that can conduct radar electronic support in defence-relevant radio frequency bands used by assets such as ships and aircraft.
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Digital Battlespace
Australia fields trailer-mounted SATCOM
20th May 2021
The Australian Army's communications upgrade continues with the release of SATCOM terminals mounted on trailers.
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Digital Battlespace
Making sense of the data through satellite ground systems (Studio)
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.
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Digital Battlespace
Unified approach motivates OPIR planning
17th May 2021
New OPIR strategy relies on prototyping and experimentation to shape future investments.
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Digital Battlespace
India faces calls to shake up its space capabilities
15th May 2021
There is growing demand for India to enhance its space force structure to meet military needs.
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Training
US Space Force evolves its training focus
12th May 2021
As it expands, the US Space Force needs to address specific training requirements.
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Digital Battlespace
Hyperspectral payloads will enhance ISR
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.
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Air Warfare
Japan to extend satellite life with private help
7th May 2021
Japan is exploring sophisticated technologies that will extend the life of satellites already in orbit.
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Digital Battlespace
Australia wants sovereign SATCOM space
6th May 2021
Australia is demanding a sovereign SATCOM capability to wean itself off reliance on foreign powers.
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Digital Battlespace
New lease of life beckons for satellites
5th May 2021
A US-owned Israeli firm is developing a logistical solution to avoid the problem of drift orbit.
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Digital Battlespace
Operational doctrine evolves for military space sector
4th May 2021
Why has the space domain become so important and moved up the defence agenda?
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Digital Battlespace
US Army defines next level of networking
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.
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Digital Battlespace
Multi-domain forces seek secure voice and data communications
10th March 2021
SATCOM from a company part-owned by the UK government could be delivered to DoD users in contested environments.
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Digital Battlespace
Australia to develop new satellite RF payload
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.
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Defence Notes
UK to publish National Space Strategy by Q2 2021
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.
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Digital Battlespace
France looks to enhance space capabilities
14th December 2020
Safran is leading a largely secretive SIGINT effort to detect RF emissions from satellites.
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Digital Battlespace
Tussle for cyber advantage leaves no clear winner
26th November 2020
Vulnerabilities are multiplying for the US, even as it makes progress on an ambitious all-domain programme for information sharing
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Defence Notes
UK vows to defend itself against Russian and Chinese space threats
17th November 2020
The UK has warned that the anti-satellite capabilities of China and Russia are threatening safe and peaceful behaviour in space.
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Digital Battlespace
Cyber concerns linger for USSF
22nd October 2020
Does the US Space Force recognise the proper importance of cyber security and is it acting accordingly?
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Defence Notes
Russia researches stealth satellites but US example indicates inherent difficulties
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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Defence Notes
China tests reusable spacecraft in secretive ‘star wars’ programme
10th September 2020
On 4 September China successfully tested in space a new ‘reusable experimental spacecraft’, nomenclature unknown, after launching it from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in …