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Black‑market Starlink prices spike in Iran as US troop buildup raises internet‑shutdown fears

Iran's black‑market price for SpaceX Starlink terminals has surged amid the largest US troop deployment to the Middle East since the Iraq War, as residents rush to secure satellite links amid fears a broader conflict would prompt another nationwide internet blackout.

2026-02-20T08:05:02.867971-08:00

Reuters

New U.S. defense cybersecurity rules push small suppliers away, raising production risks

2026-02-20T03:15:20.504819-08:00

AINonline

EASA Part‑IS Comes Into Effect: Mandatory ISMS Rules to Strengthen Civil Aviation Cybersecurity

2026-02-16T09:30:27.723990-08:00

Via Satellite

Insider threats could dramatically lower the barrier to satellite hacking

2026-02-18T07:30:27.455104-08:00

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Bloomberg

Black‑market Starlink prices spike in Iran as US troop buildup raises internet‑shutdown fears Iran's black‑market price for SpaceX Starlink terminals has surged amid the largest US troop deployment to the Middle East since the Iraq War, as residents rush to secure satellite links amid fears a broader conflict would prompt another nationwide internet blackout.

2026-02-20T08:05:02.867971-08:00

Black‑market Starlink prices spike in Iran as US troop buildup raises internet‑shutdown fears

Reuters

New U.S. defense cybersecurity rules push small suppliers away, raising production risks New U.S. cybersecurity rules for defense contractors are prompting some small suppliers to exit or reconsider military work because compliance costs and program demands are rising. That retreat raises production and schedule risks just as the administration pressures primes to ramp output and broaden the supplier base.

2026-02-20T03:15:20.504819-08:00

New U.S. defense cybersecurity rules push small suppliers away, raising production risks

Via Satellite

Insider threats could dramatically lower the barrier to satellite hacking The long-held view that satellite hacking requires exceptional technical skill is challenged by analysis arguing insider access—from employees, contractors or partners—can provide credentials, operational knowledge and physical access that bypasses complex ground and space protections, dramatically lowering the barrier to attacks on orbital systems.

2026-02-18T07:30:27.455104-08:00

Insider threats could dramatically lower the barrier to satellite hacking

SpaceNews.com

GPS III and Beyond: Why U.S. Space-Based Navigation Still Falls Short for Contested Warfare GPS III satellites deliver measurable gains in accuracy and anti‑jamming, but the constellation's MEO‑centric design and reliance on space‑based signals leave U.S. forces exposed in contested environments. Planners say GPS III alone cannot guarantee resilient positioning, navigation and timing for high‑end warfare, prompting search for layered PNT alternatives.

2026-02-18T06:02:21.531596-08:00

GPS III and Beyond: Why U.S. Space-Based Navigation Still Falls Short for Contested Warfare

SpaceNews.com

Vantor to deploy Google Earth AI inside classified networks to automate intelligence reports Vantor has partnered with Google AI to automate intelligence reporting for government agencies by deploying Google Earth AI inside classified networks. The integration will produce automated geospatial intelligence products within protected environments to accelerate imagery-derived reporting for intelligence customers.

2026-02-18T05:27:22.277487-08:00

Vantor to deploy Google Earth AI inside classified networks to automate intelligence reports

Vertical Mag

BAE Systems names Mona Bates chief information and digital officer, effective Feb. 23, 2026 Mona Bates will join BAE Systems, Inc. as chief information and digital officer, with the appointment effective Feb. 23, 2026. The role consolidates responsibility for the company's information technology, digital transformation and data initiatives across BAE Systems, Inc., the company said.

2026-02-17T06:14:42.364862-08:00

BAE Systems names Mona Bates chief information and digital officer, effective Feb. 23, 2026

AINonline

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EASA Part‑IS Comes Into Effect: Mandatory ISMS Rules to Strengthen Civil Aviation Cybersecurity EASA's Part‑IS rule, mandating safety‑focused Information Security Management Systems across European civil aviation, comes fully into effect later this month. The regulation requires organisations across the sector to implement mandatory ISMS frameworks to strengthen cybersecurity governance and link security with safety oversight.

2026-02-16T09:30:27.723990-08:00

EASA Part‑IS Comes Into Effect: Mandatory ISMS Rules to Strengthen Civil Aviation Cybersecurity

The Aviationist

Dutch defence minister warns F-35 software can be 'jailbroken', flags sovereignty risk Dutch Defence Secretary Gijs Tuinman warned the F-35’s vendor-locked mission software could be “jailbroken,” likening the threat to an iPhone and raising questions about European operational sovereignty. His remarks highlight allied concern over software control as diplomatic relations with the U.S. cool.

2026-02-15T12:12:30.011119-08:00

Dutch defence minister warns F-35 software can be 'jailbroken', flags sovereignty risk

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Black‑market Starlink prices spike in Iran as US troop buildup raises internet‑shutdown fears

New U.S. defense cybersecurity rules push small suppliers away, raising production risks

EASA Part‑IS Comes Into Effect: Mandatory ISMS Rules to Strengthen Civil Aviation Cybersecurity

Insider threats could dramatically lower the barrier to satellite hacking

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