Space firm Vantor expands portfolio as it tracks ‘geopolitical shift in the marketplace’: CEO
Vantor's growing international business is about 70 percent defense and 30 percent commercial, CEO Dan Smoot told Breaking Defense.
Lanteris, formerly a Maxar company, to be acquired by Intuitive Machines
The move widens Intuitive Machines' past focus on the Moon to the space market closer to Earth.
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MQ-9B and Gambit Series: Advancing European Defense Capabilities
GA-ASI will build Gambit aircraft in Europe, partnered with European-based companies, with airframes available for international procurement starting in 2027.
With Airbus and Maxar deals, Dutch double up on space-based ISR business
“These contracts are established for the renewal and improvement of the current direct access satellite imagery platforms used by the MoD," said a Netherlands MoD spokesperson.
Satellite imaging giant Maxar to be acquired by private equity firm for $6.4 billion
Advent International to acquire Maxar in mid-2023. The satellite firm is a major provider of space-based imaging for the National Reconnaissance Office.
How US intel worked with commercial satellite firms to reveal Ukraine info
While the NGA chief said it's "surprising to see that information advantage on the battlefield is so far countering superior equipment and mass" in Ukraine, experts warn a future information fight with China won't likely go as smoothly.
Commercial remote sensing firms seek government help to plan for, respond to sat attacks
"There is no 911 ... for us to call to get help," said J.R. Riordan, chief revenue officer at BlackSky.
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Watch experts discuss foreign influence risks, evolving DoD policy, and strategies for balancing security with scientific collaboration.
China’s newest aircraft carrier may launch early next year; How many aircraft?
In addition to the speedy construction of the carrier, analysts called attention to the shipyard's foreign customers, who appear to be effectively subsidizing the carrier's construction.
SDA Scraps, Relaunches Data Transport Satellite Bidding After Protest
SDA Director Derek Tournear told an industry audience today that proposals under the new OTA would be due the day before Thanksgiving. "You're welcome," he joked.