space   Satellite   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Rheinmetall Nordic to set up RhIPF satellite/defence test centre at Præren Business Park, Andøya (Andøy), Norway

Rheinmetall Nordic AS has signed a Letter of Intent with Andøy municipality to establish the Rheinmetall Integrated Process Facility (RhIPF) at Præren Business Park in Andenes, Andøya. The planned satellite test centre is positioned to bolster local space and defence-industry capability and workload.

2026-04-20T04:37:04.655191-07:00
aviation   MRO   Bombardier   BizAv  
Bombardier

Bombardier and Vista Sign Service Agreement Focused on Smart Parts Programs

By Bombardier: Business jets and services Bombardier and Vista Sign Service Agreement Focused on Smart Parts Programs.

2026-04-20T02:58:36.318569-07:00
defense   AI   Helicopter   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus  
Airbus

Airbus and partners sign NH90 Block 2 architecture study contract

By Airbus: The NATO agency in charge of the NH90 programme, NAHEMA, has signed a contract with NHIndustries to launch the NH90 Block 2 architecture study.

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2026-04-20T02:45:15.734683-07:00
space   Event   North America   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

Space Symposium 2026 - Canada's Space Commander - Launch Investment & Defending Commercial Assets

By SpaceWatch Global: The significance of Artemis 2, Canada’s push for sovereign launch capabilities, and the growing challenge of protecting commercial space assets.

2026-04-20T04:04:05.738706-07:00