Army gears up to ‘engage’ enemy surveillance satellites
The Army's space superiority efforts are focused on countering adversary ISR satellites, as well as conducting "stratospheric warfare," Col. Joe Mroszcyck told Breaking Defense.
NRO issues 3 SAR satellite data providers ‘rigorous’ new contracts
The new Radar Commercial Augmentation contracts reflect the companies' successful demonstration of their capabilities under previous NRO study contracts, according to the spy satellite agency.
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Europe’s military advantage depends on sovereign command of the ground truth
As NATO and European governments accelerate investment in space-based intelligence, decision advantage will depend on how quickly sovereign and commercial capabilities can be fused into a trusted operational picture.
Eight NATO allies to create new satellite mega-constellation
The network will involve Denmark, Canada, Finland, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and Turkey.
Rheinmetall, Vantor plan joint ISR venture for Bundeswehr
The memorandum of understanding with Vantor marks the third partnership Rheinmetall has signed in recent months in the military space domain.
ICEYE, Rheinmetall form German joint venture for space-based ISR
The new venture, Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions, includes four German space startups as "initial" partners.
NRO funds BlackSky for new satellites, AI-optimized image detection system
"The NRO is at the forefront of integrating AI into space-based ISR," a spysat agency spokesperson told Breaking Defense.
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Localizing tactical communications for sovereign, NATO-ready C3I
Beyond foreign sales, Rafael’s model enables tech transfer, local engineering, and is a template for NATO partners.
AI ‘blueprint’ coming soon to NGA to help ‘operationalize’ GEOINT
In her first major speech since taking the reins at NGA, Lt. Gen. Michelle Bredenkamp also said the agency has stood up a new Rapid Capabilities Office to speed integration of innovative commercial tech.
AeroVironment introduces new line of launched effects modeled after Switchblade
The first product in the MAYHEM line is dubbed MAYHEM 10, a launched effect system with a 10lb payload.
SatVu, GMV latest space firms to benefit from Europe’s new milspace focus
A recent study co-sponsored by NATO's Innovation Fund found that investment in European "Defence, Security and Resilience" startups increases by 55 percent in 2025.
HEO, SatVu, Sierra Nevada nab first of NRO’s new commercial imagery contracts
"Budget permitting, NRO anticipates issuing additional awards later this year to expand these multi-phenomenology capabilities," the spy-sat agency said in a press release today.
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Networked for the fight: Army aviation’s next advantage
As operating environments grow more complex, Link 16 provides instantaneous, mission-wide connectivity to ensure no aircraft flies alone.
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The uncrewed revolution: MQ-9B and Gambit Series forge a path to regional air dominance
The MQ-9B and Gambit Series represent parallel capabilities that address global challenges for security head-on.
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ISR superiority is defined by how quickly intel reaches the cockpit, command post, tactical edge
The future of ISR lies in integrating human expertise with AI-driven analytic tools at scale.
SNC buys first non-prototype Bombardier jet for Army HADES program
SNC said the first prototype is scheduled to be delivered some time this year.
Europe’s time to shine in space? 2026 preview
Germany is sprinting to pump up its military space systems, perhaps changing the balance of power in setting European-wide priorities.