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ReOrbit wins €4.6M (Business Finland) to build “OrbitCloud” private satellite network with in-orbit AI inference

Finnish space tech ReOrbit secured €4.6M from Business Finland to launch OrbitCloud, a private satellite network that performs AI inference directly in orbit for direct-to-device connectivity to drones and mobile users. The program is projected to exceed €40M total value, per the company’s description of the R&D effort.

2026-06-26T10:41:28.062438-07:00

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flyExclusive nearly secures shareholder approval to acquire Jet.AI

2026-06-26T10:27:14.138756-07:00

Vertical Mag

AI tools for aerial firefighting: optimism built on improved data management and response

2026-06-26T06:47:47.697704-07:00

AeroTime

UK MOD awards £32M-plus to bring PYRAMID open avionics to drones, swarms and GCAP-linked mission systems

2026-06-26T02:41:08.504438-07:00

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Via Satellite

ReOrbit wins €4.6M (Business Finland) to build “OrbitCloud” private satellite network with in-orbit AI inference Finnish space tech ReOrbit secured €4.6M from Business Finland to launch OrbitCloud, a private satellite network that performs AI inference directly in orbit for direct-to-device connectivity to drones and mobile users. The program is projected to exceed €40M total value, per the company’s description of the R&D effort.

2026-06-26T10:41:28.062438-07:00

ReOrbit wins €4.6M (Business Finland) to build “OrbitCloud” private satellite network with in-orbit AI inference

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flyExclusive nearly secures shareholder approval to acquire Jet.AI US aviation software provider flyExclusive says it is close to obtaining shareholder approval for its acquisition of Jet.AI, after ~99% of votes cast to date backed the transaction. The company’s next step is the remaining approval milestone needed to close the deal.

2026-06-26T10:27:14.138756-07:00

flyExclusive nearly secures shareholder approval to acquire Jet.AI

Vertical Mag

AI tools for aerial firefighting: optimism built on improved data management and response A new cluster of articles examines how AI tools are being applied to aerial firefighting to enhance data management and streamline operational response. The reporting frames AI as an enabler for faster, better-informed actions during wildfire missions—shifting fire suppression workflows toward more data-driven operations.

2026-06-26T06:47:47.697704-07:00

AI tools for aerial firefighting: optimism built on improved data management and response

AeroTime

UK MOD awards £32M-plus to bring PYRAMID open avionics to drones, swarms and GCAP-linked mission systems The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded over £32 million to four firms to develop software systems that are PYRAMID-compliant for open avionics across drone and swarm applications, including systems linked to GCAP. The funding is aimed at accelerating adoption of PYRAMID on avionics and mission software stacks.

2026-06-26T02:41:08.504438-07:00

UK MOD awards £32M-plus to bring PYRAMID open avionics to drones, swarms and GCAP-linked mission systems

AINonline

Crewchief rolls out a natural-language AI assistant that lets aviation teams query information on demand Crewchief is enabling users to obtain valuable information instantly through natural-language queries, shifting from traditional search/workflows to conversational access. The move positions AI as an interface layer for faster decision-making and support, rather than another standalone analytics product.

2026-06-25T10:12:55.478235-07:00

Crewchief rolls out a natural-language AI assistant that lets aviation teams query information on demand

Breaking Defense

Frank Kendall: Arms-control for autonomous weapons is difficult, but speed of autonomy adoption will decide future advantage Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall argues that “effective arms control” for autonomous systems remains challenging, even as he warns that the nation that adopts autonomy fastest will likely gain the greatest advantage in future conflicts. The comments appear in excerpts from his book and related interviews.

2026-06-25T09:27:00.576165-07:00

Frank Kendall: Arms-control for autonomous weapons is difficult, but speed of autonomy adoption will decide future advantage

Space.com

SpaceX names its planned AI megaconstellation “Starmind,” extending the Star-themed brand SpaceX will call its planned AI megaconstellation “Starmind,” continuing the company’s “Star” naming approach. The branding reinforces the broader push to position space-based systems for AI compute and related services, amid the company’s ongoing orbital AI data-center narrative.

2026-06-25T06:11:21.337597-07:00

SpaceX names its planned AI megaconstellation “Starmind,” extending the Star-themed brand

SpaceWatch Global

Dutch semiconductor firm brings authenticated, secure satellite positioning to handheld devices A Dutch semiconductor company says it is moving authenticated satellite positioning—previously limited to power-hungry, high-cost defense, aviation and other specialist systems—onto handheld devices. The goal is to deliver secure positioning without the constraints of traditional authenticated GNSS solutions.

2026-06-25T00:47:55.415356-07:00

Dutch semiconductor firm brings authenticated, secure satellite positioning to handheld devices

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ReOrbit wins €4.6M (Business Finland) to build “OrbitCloud” private satellite network with in-orbit AI inference

flyExclusive nearly secures shareholder approval to acquire Jet.AI

AI tools for aerial firefighting: optimism built on improved data management and response

UK MOD awards £32M-plus to bring PYRAMID open avionics to drones, swarms and GCAP-linked mission systems

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