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Viasat and BMW demonstrate satellite-enabled voice calls integrated into BMW vehicle infotainment

Viasat says it has demonstrated an automotive satellite voice call capability fully integrated into the infotainment system of a BMW Group vehicle (the BMW iX3), using satellite connectivity. The demonstration was showcased during 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) Meeting Week in Munich.

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2026-07-16T15:57:19.833302-07:00

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Space Development Agency restarts Falcon 9 launch campaign, placing 21 data-transport satellites into low Earth orbit

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2026-07-16T09:14:01.263011-07:00

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Keysight to lead ESA work on blockchain-based anomaly detection for 5G non-terrestrial networks

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2026-07-16T14:27:03.090863-07:00

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NeuroUX launches fatigue monitoring platform using the Psychomotor Vigilance Test (PVT) for aviation and other industries

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2026-07-16T08:16:07.936171-07:00

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Honeywell mounts “Samurai” counter-UAS system on Laila VTOL, extending Odys air-algorithm sensing and engagement aloft Honeywell Aerospace has taken its Samurai counter-drone system airborne on the Laila VTOL platform, building on Odys VTOL’s ability to keep counter-UAS capabilities operating while aloft. The integration is positioned to improve persistent detection and response for counter-drone missions.

2026-07-17T01:17:56.974932-07:00

Honeywell mounts “Samurai” counter-UAS system on Laila VTOL, extending Odys air-algorithm sensing and engagement aloft

SpaceWatch Global

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Slingshot Aerospace awarded $69.2M by U.S. Space Force for AI-powered mission rehearsal and operational training Slingshot Aerospace has won a $69.2 million award supporting the U.S. Space Force’s digital transformation. Over a 4.5-year period, the program will deliver AI-powered mission rehearsal and operational training capabilities for Guardians tasked with protecting and defending the U.S.

2026-07-17T01:12:27.030066-07:00

Slingshot Aerospace awarded $69.2M by U.S. Space Force for AI-powered mission rehearsal and operational training

Via Satellite

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Viasat and BMW demonstrate satellite-enabled voice calls integrated into BMW vehicle infotainment Viasat says it has demonstrated an automotive satellite voice call capability fully integrated into the infotainment system of a BMW Group vehicle (the BMW iX3), using satellite connectivity. The demonstration was showcased during 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) Meeting Week in Munich.

2026-07-16T15:57:19.833302-07:00

Viasat and BMW demonstrate satellite-enabled voice calls integrated into BMW vehicle infotainment

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Keysight to lead ESA work on blockchain-based anomaly detection for 5G non-terrestrial networks Keysight Technologies will lead a European Space Agency (ESA) development program examining how blockchain technologies can be used to detect anomalies for 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN). The effort includes evaluating blockchain frameworks aimed at improving security in NTN operations.

2026-07-16T14:27:03.090863-07:00

Keysight to lead ESA work on blockchain-based anomaly detection for 5G non-terrestrial networks

SpaceNews.com

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Nature Astronomy study proposes satellite method to detect thermonuclear warheads in orbit A study published in *Nature Astronomy* outlines a new satellite design and detection technique intended to identify thermonuclear warheads while they are in space. The work focuses on improving observational capability for nuclear-weapons monitoring beyond ground-based approaches.

2026-07-16T13:44:27.071907-07:00

Nature Astronomy study proposes satellite method to detect thermonuclear warheads in orbit

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Space Development Agency restarts Falcon 9 launch campaign, placing 21 data-transport satellites into low Earth orbit SpaceX launched 21 satellites for the Space Development Agency (SDA) aboard a Falcon 9 on July 16, resuming the Pentagon’s first operational low-Earth-orbit military data network after a months-long pause. SDA cited software and hardware issues discovered on in-orbit units and delayed launches to address known problems.

2026-07-16T09:14:01.263011-07:00

Space Development Agency restarts Falcon 9 launch campaign, placing 21 data-transport satellites into low Earth orbit

AINonline

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NeuroUX launches fatigue monitoring platform using the Psychomotor Vigilance Test (PVT) for aviation and other industries NeuroUX has launched a fatigue monitoring platform built on the Psychomotor Vigilance Test (PVT), targeting fatigue risk management in aviation and expanding beyond airline operations. The platform’s core approach ties alertness measurement to PVT-based performance monitoring for operational use in safety-critical settings.

2026-07-16T08:16:07.936171-07:00

NeuroUX launches fatigue monitoring platform using the Psychomotor Vigilance Test (PVT) for aviation and other industries

Breaking Defense

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Canada aerospace industry delivers $33.1B GDP and $1.8B R&D growth as Army aviation shifts toward networked, scalable combat cap The aerospace sector contributed $33.1 billion to Canada’s GDP and supports 218,700 jobs, while R&D spending rose to more than $1.8 billion—positioning aerospace as a domestic R&D leader at 4.5x the manufacturing average, according to a new State of Canada’s Aerospace Industry report. Separately, defense analysis argues Army aviation’s future advantage depends on “networked” connectivity—e.g., Link 16 for instantaneous mission-wide information—and on executing and scaling capabilities beyond pure technology superiority.

2026-07-16T07:30:15.565872-07:00

Canada aerospace industry delivers $33.1B GDP and $1.8B R&D growth as Army aviation shifts toward networked, scalable combat cap

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