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U.S. Space Force reopens competition for mobile satellite-control antennas after canceling AeroVironment deal

The U.S. Space Force has restarted a procurement competition for mobile satellite-control antennas, after canceling a prior $1.7 billion contract with AeroVironment and pivoting toward a more commercial acquisition approach. The move signals renewed effort to modernize deployable ground-control capacity for satellite operations.

2026-06-24T14:40:02.183650-07:00

SpaceWatch Global

Berlin’s space-policy reset: Germany ties credibility to industry delivery at a government-industry roundtable

2026-06-24T00:47:57.281874-07:00

AeroTime

RAAF to deploy P-8A Poseidon and E-7A Wedgetail to RIMPAC 2026 in Hawaii

2026-06-24T04:01:18.268442-07:00

SpaceWatch Global

German leadership “tilts” European space and defense weight at ILA 2026

2026-06-24T01:11:52.947931-07:00

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U.S. Space Force reopens competition for mobile satellite-control antennas after canceling AeroVironment deal The U.S. Space Force has restarted a procurement competition for mobile satellite-control antennas, after canceling a prior $1.7 billion contract with AeroVironment and pivoting toward a more commercial acquisition approach. The move signals renewed effort to modernize deployable ground-control capacity for satellite operations.

2026-06-24T14:40:02.183650-07:00

U.S. Space Force reopens competition for mobile satellite-control antennas after canceling AeroVironment deal

AeroTime

RAAF to deploy P-8A Poseidon and E-7A Wedgetail to RIMPAC 2026 in Hawaii The Royal Australian Air Force will send its P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control platform to Hawaii for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026. The deployment places Australia’s maritime ISR and air battle management capability on the RIMPAC exercise schedule.

2026-06-24T04:01:18.268442-07:00

RAAF to deploy P-8A Poseidon and E-7A Wedgetail to RIMPAC 2026 in Hawaii

SpaceWatch Global

German leadership “tilts” European space and defense weight at ILA 2026 At ILA Berlin 2026, Germany is using the show to underscore its rising influence across space, defense and broader industrial positioning—raising the question of whether Europe’s space “center of gravity” is shifting toward Berlin. The opinion points to expanding German momentum that could affect European capability planning and cooperation priorities.

2026-06-24T01:11:52.947931-07:00

German leadership “tilts” European space and defense weight at ILA 2026

SpaceWatch Global

Berlin’s space-policy reset: Germany ties credibility to industry delivery at a government-industry roundtable A Berlin roundtable highlights a rare alignment across Germany’s space ecosystem around one theme: delivery must be driven by industry, with government support translating into programs that can be executed. The message frames credibility and capability-building as inseparable from execution timelines.

2026-06-24T00:47:57.281874-07:00

Berlin’s space-policy reset: Germany ties credibility to industry delivery at a government-industry roundtable

Reuters

TSA: U.S. agencies seize 300+ drones near FIFA World Cup venues since June 11 kickoff Since the tournament began June 11, U.S. agencies have seized more than 300 drones near FIFA World Cup venues, TSA said Tuesday. The figure highlights the scale of unauthorized UAS activity around major events and the need for operators to plan for sustained security enforcement.

2026-06-23T08:56:52.590139-07:00

TSA: U.S. agencies seize 300+ drones near FIFA World Cup venues since June 11 kickoff

eVTOL Insights

AutoFlight selected for Hong Kong “Regulatory Sandbox X” flight trials to advance low-altitude operations AutoFlight has been picked for the inaugural round of Hong Kong’s “Regulatory Sandbox X,” a flagship initiative aimed at accelerating the city’s low-altitude economy. The program will test innovative low-altitude use cases through regulatory trial conditions, positioning AutoFlight for follow-on commercialization.

2026-06-23T01:47:43.649800-07:00

AutoFlight selected for Hong Kong “Regulatory Sandbox X” flight trials to advance low-altitude operations

Ars Technica

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SpaceX’s Starfall demo: reusable capsule for orbit-and-return in-space manufacturing and pharma SpaceX has launched and is debuting its Starfall reentry capsule in its first orbit-and-return demonstration, aimed at testing reusable hardware that could enable on-orbit production and return logistics. The activity also pairs with major corporate financing—reportedly a $20B public bond offering—marking a dual milestone for the program.

2026-06-22T22:40:31.194852-07:00

SpaceX’s Starfall demo: reusable capsule for orbit-and-return in-space manufacturing and pharma

The War Zone

US aircraft carriers reposition as USS Nimitz completes Southern Seas tour and USS George Washington prepares Pacific deployment As of June 22, 2026, USS Nimitz has finished its Southern Seas tour, while USS George Washington is reported operating in the Pacific. Washington has been described moored at Naval Station Norfolk ahead of a Southern Seas deployment timeline, with the carrier and escorts joining Japanese forces in the Philippine Sea for “Valiant Shield.”

2026-06-22T16:26:14.813614-07:00

US aircraft carriers reposition as USS Nimitz completes Southern Seas tour and USS George Washington prepares Pacific deployment

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U.S. Space Force reopens competition for mobile satellite-control antennas after canceling AeroVironment deal

Berlin’s space-policy reset: Germany ties credibility to industry delivery at a government-industry roundtable

RAAF to deploy P-8A Poseidon and E-7A Wedgetail to RIMPAC 2026 in Hawaii

German leadership “tilts” European space and defense weight at ILA 2026

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