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EU Commission poised to reserve two-thirds of future mobile satellite spectrum for EU firms, leaving one-third open to non-EU op

The European Commission is set to allocate two-thirds of upcoming mobile satellite spectrum to European companies, with the remaining capacity reserved for non-EU rivals such as Starlink and Amazon’s LEO business, according to sources. The approach is expected to shape near-term market entry and competitive dynamics for satellite-to-mobile services.

2026-05-26T07:23:07.354525-07:00

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Belarusian guilty plea highlights shadow export network for banned aircraft parts shipped to Russia

2026-05-25T17:14:11.683201-07:00

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Report quantifies U.S. commercial space reliance on Chinese-sourced components

2026-05-20T07:12:54.171971-07:00

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FCC greenlights SpaceX’s EchoStar spectrum purchase for US direct-to-device—ties approval to $2.4B escrow amid upper C-band tran

2026-05-12T16:35:38.746696-07:00

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EU Commission poised to reserve two-thirds of future mobile satellite spectrum for EU firms, leaving one-third open to non-EU op The European Commission is set to allocate two-thirds of upcoming mobile satellite spectrum to European companies, with the remaining capacity reserved for non-EU rivals such as Starlink and Amazon’s LEO business, according to sources. The approach is expected to shape near-term market entry and competitive dynamics for satellite-to-mobile services.

2026-05-26T07:23:07.354525-07:00

EU Commission poised to reserve two-thirds of future mobile satellite spectrum for EU firms, leaving one-third open to non-EU op

AeroTime

Belarusian guilty plea highlights shadow export network for banned aircraft parts shipped to Russia A Belarusian national pleaded guilty in a US export-control case over alleged diversion of aircraft components to Russia through brokers and intermediaries. The filing underscores how “shadow” trading channels are used to move controlled parts despite US restrictions, raising compliance and enforcement stakes for the aerospace supply chain.

2026-05-25T17:14:11.683201-07:00

Belarusian guilty plea highlights shadow export network for banned aircraft parts shipped to Russia

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Report quantifies U.S. commercial space reliance on Chinese-sourced components Altana’s new supply-chain analysis finds the U.S. commercial space industry remains significantly dependent on components manufactured by Chinese suppliers. The report underscores how upstream sourcing choices can shape both delivery resilience and national-security exposure across commercial satellite, launch and in-orbit service supply chains.

2026-05-20T07:12:54.171971-07:00

Report quantifies U.S. commercial space reliance on Chinese-sourced components

Space Intel Report

EU-backed funding unlocks Ukraine’s “UASAT” “Starlink-lite” broadband satellite constellation (GomSpace, Stetman LLC) A new EU initiative with the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense is set to provide €140 million in guarantees and €21 million in grants to advance Ukraine’s government broadband “Starlink-lite” satellite constellation. The effort, led by GomSpace and Stetman LLC, is positioned as a path to faster, resilient satcom deployment for government use.

2026-05-19T11:28:37.680935-07:00

EU-backed funding unlocks Ukraine’s “UASAT” “Starlink-lite” broadband satellite constellation (GomSpace, Stetman LLC)

Bloomberg

UK sanctions waivers allow imports of diesel and jet fuel derived from Russian crude via third countries The UK has issued licenses permitting imports of diesel and jet fuel made from Russian oil only if processed in a third country, alongside a separate authorization covering maritime transport of Russian LNG. The move follows a US waiver extension that critics say boosts Moscow’s war funding capacity.

2026-05-19T11:26:25.993253-07:00

UK sanctions waivers allow imports of diesel and jet fuel derived from Russian crude via third countries

FlightGlobal

UK greenlights F-35B StormBreaker/SDB-II interim stand-off strike as corrosion, spare-parts gaps cut mission capability The UK MoD approved StormBreaker for the F-35B and is equipping the fleet with Boeing Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB-II) as an interim stand-off capability while SPEAR 3 integration slips into the early 2030s. Officials also detailed corrosion issues and spare-parts shortfalls that are reducing UK F-35 mission rates and carry deployment-support limitations.

2026-05-15T04:12:16.071143-07:00

UK greenlights F-35B StormBreaker/SDB-II interim stand-off strike as corrosion, spare-parts gaps cut mission capability

SpaceNews.com

FCC greenlights SpaceX’s EchoStar spectrum purchase for US direct-to-device—ties approval to $2.4B escrow amid upper C-band tran The FCC has approved SpaceX’s acquisition of EchoStar spectrum to expand U.S. direct-to-device services, contingent on a $2.4 billion escrow arrangement linked to disputes over EchoStar’s abandoned terrestrial 5G buildout. Separately, the FCC’s FCC 26-26 report formalizes a broader shift to spectrum sharing and mandates auctions of remaining Upper C-band by mid-2027.

2026-05-12T16:35:38.746696-07:00

FCC greenlights SpaceX’s EchoStar spectrum purchase for US direct-to-device—ties approval to $2.4B escrow amid upper C-band tran

AeroTime

Raytheon, via Blue Raven, books record 120-unit order for SharpSight multi-domain surveillance radars Raytheon (RTX) secured its largest order to date for SharpSight radar systems, signing a contract with distributor Blue Raven to produce 120 units for global resale and distribution. The award is positioned as a key step toward expanding worldwide customer access to the new multi-domain surveillance capability.

2026-05-06T13:58:50.496928-07:00

Raytheon, via Blue Raven, books record 120-unit order for SharpSight multi-domain surveillance radars

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EU Commission poised to reserve two-thirds of future mobile satellite spectrum for EU firms, leaving one-third open to non-EU op

Belarusian guilty plea highlights shadow export network for banned aircraft parts shipped to Russia

Report quantifies U.S. commercial space reliance on Chinese-sourced components

FCC greenlights SpaceX’s EchoStar spectrum purchase for US direct-to-device—ties approval to $2.4B escrow amid upper C-band tran

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