Rheinmetall and ICEYE plan to establish a joint venture – satellite production and other space solutions in the new Rheinmetall Space Cluster
New joint venture Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions to manufacture satellites, among other things Rheinmetall and globally leading SAR satellite manufacturer ICEYE are further intensifying their cooperation. The two companies intend to establish a joint venture for satellite production. A memorandum of understanding to this effect was signed on 8 May 2025. Rheinmetall is to be […]
ST Engineering iDirect leads the European Protected Waveform Consortium into Phase 2
Setting the EU standard for secure, adaptable and interoperable satellite communications to support military operations and the IRIS² constellation ST Engineering iDirect’s EU Satcom Centre of Excellence, ST Engineering iDirect Europe, based in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, announced on May 7 the advancement of the European Protected Waveform (EPW) project to its second phase. Under the leadership […]
L3Harris expands Indiana facility to support America’s Golden Dome
The expanded 95,000-square-foot facility will support the Department of Defense’s urgent need for on-orbit technology to defend the homeland by building a “Golden Dome” around the United States L3Harris Technologies has completed a $125 million expansion at its space manufacturing facility in Fort Wayne to support the Department of Defense’s urgent need for on-orbit technology […]
Aerospace in transition: How laser technology is shaping the industry
The industry is under pressure to introduce alternative propulsion systems, use sustainable materials and develop emission-free aircraft The aerospace industry is undergoing profound change. Companies are facing the challenge of having to drastically shorten development cycles, develop more sustainable technologies and reduce costs, all at the same time. In addition, advances in satellite technology require […]
La Ministra de Defensa de España prueba el simulador del Chinook CH-47F de Indra, el primero de Europa para la nueva versión de este helicóptero
Margarita Robles y la Secretaria de Estado de Defensa, Amparo Valcarce, acompañadas por el presidente de Indra, Ángel Escribano, han visitado el Centro de Simulación de Helicópteros de la Academia de Aviación del Ejército de Tierra, donde ya está instalado el nuevo simulador de Indra La Ministra de Defensa española, Margarita Robles y la Secretaria […]
Leonardo’s PRS receiver achieves first certification for defence and emergencies throughout Europe
It is the first and only device to be accredited for use throughout the continent Thanks to this accreditation, civil and military bodies will have access to Galileo’s PRS service for secure and accurate positioning and navigation information essential for public security. Leonardo has designed, developed, and built the only receiver specifically conceived for the […]
Ovzon receives order from new European customer within NATO
The order value amounts to 1.7 MUSD and service will start immediately Ovzon has received a 12-month order from the ministry of defense of a European NATO country. The order is for Ovzon’s SATCOM-as-a-Service including high-preforming satellite network, both Ovzon T6 and Ovzon T7 mobile satellite terminals, and dedicated customer support. „We are honored to […]
Airbus to design and build ESA’s ExoMars rover lander platform
After entry and descent through the Mars atmosphere and a parachute assisted braking phase, the landing platform provided by Airbus will ensure a safe landing on the surface of Mars and support the deployment of the rover onto the surface Airbus has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) and Thales Alenia Space (TAS […]
FREQUENTIS C4i and Lockheed Martin unite to strengthen Australian national security
As a supplier to Lockheed on the Air6500 Project, C4i will provide its VOICE C2 solution ensuring secure communications across air, land, sea, and space AIR6500 is the RAAFs multibillion-dollar plan for an integrated communication network promoting seamless operability and connectivity across sensors, weapons, jets, and warships to protect against threats. Lockheed Martin was selected […]
Embraer will showcase portfolio of innovative solutions at LAAD Defence & Security 2025
Embraer Defense & Security portfolio includes high performance, multi-role aircraft as well as comprehensive solutions for air, land, sea, space, and cyber Embraer will showcase its portfolio of defense aircraft and solutions at LAAD Defence & Security 2025, the largest and most important defense exhibition in Latin America. The event, now in its 15th edition, will […]
