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Four takeaways from 2025: defense reprioritization reshapes markets as commercial constellations scale

As 2025 closed and 2026 opened, defense priorities reoriented procurement and operational focus while commercial satellite constellations scaled far faster than anticipated, driving new investment, sovereign partnerships and pressure on regulators and operators to improve on‑orbit resilience and supply‑chain capacity.

2026-01-22T06:47:20.046258-08:00

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Europe’s space defence: autonomy, partnership or strategic dependence as US strategy crystallises

2026-01-22T01:38:40.729834-08:00

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OHB lifts three‑year revenue and profit targets after ESA budget boost and German/EU military space plans

2026-01-21T09:53:52.098551-08:00

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Starfish wins ~$52M SDA contract to provide first operational deorbit‑as‑a‑service for PWSA; Otter set to launch in 2027

2026-01-21T06:12:15.700958-08:00

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Four takeaways from 2025: defense reprioritization reshapes markets as commercial constellations scale As 2025 closed and 2026 opened, defense priorities reoriented procurement and operational focus while commercial satellite constellations scaled far faster than anticipated, driving new investment, sovereign partnerships and pressure on regulators and operators to improve on‑orbit resilience and supply‑chain capacity.

2026-01-22T06:47:20.046258-08:00

Four takeaways from 2025: defense reprioritization reshapes markets as commercial constellations scale

SpaceWatch Global

Europe’s space defence: autonomy, partnership or strategic dependence as US strategy crystallises With the US strategic trajectory becoming explicit as the administration enters its second term, Europe faces a pivotal choice: build sovereign space-defence capabilities, deepen dependence on Washington, or pursue a hybrid partnership. That choice will determine procurement, industrial policy and allied interoperability for years to come.

2026-01-22T01:38:40.729834-08:00

Europe’s space defence: autonomy, partnership or strategic dependence as US strategy crystallises

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Es'hailSat and Qatar Armed Forces sign MoU to develop sovereign military satcom and ground networks Es'hailSat and the Qatar Armed Forces signed a memorandum of understanding to develop sovereign satellite communications, ground infrastructure and network services to meet the military's operational requirements. The agreement is framed to enhance readiness and ensure continuity of communications under all circumstances.

2026-01-21T14:15:52.726045-08:00

Es'hailSat and Qatar Armed Forces sign MoU to develop sovereign military satcom and ground networks

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OHB lifts three‑year revenue and profit targets after ESA budget boost and German/EU military space plans OHB has raised its three‑year revenue and profit targets, citing a renewed ESA budget and emerging German and EU military space programmes as drivers. The supplier said higher programme funding and defence requirements underpin stronger order visibility and improved financial guidance for its spacecraft and launch‑related business.

2026-01-21T09:53:52.098551-08:00

OHB lifts three‑year revenue and profit targets after ESA budget boost and German/EU military space plans

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France selects Loft Orbital and Thales Alenia Space for DESIR 'sovereign' SAR demonstrator France has selected U.S. operator Loft Orbital to build its first 'sovereign' synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite and awarded Thales Alenia Space a CNES/DGA contract for the radar payload and user ground segment. The DESIR demonstrator is aimed at delivering independent radar imaging capability by 2029.

2026-01-21T06:12:33.312882-08:00

France selects Loft Orbital and Thales Alenia Space for DESIR 'sovereign' SAR demonstrator

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Digital transformation: keystone of deterring warfare in space Modernizing space systems' digital architecture—including resilient networks, secure ground-to-space links, and faster data fusion—is essential to deter and withstand hostile activity in orbit. Defense planners argue rapid adoption of cyber-hardened, automated and interoperable systems raises costs for adversaries and reduces single-point failures.

2026-01-21T06:12:18.309962-08:00

Digital transformation: keystone of deterring warfare in space

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Starfish wins ~$52M SDA contract to provide first operational deorbit‑as‑a‑service for PWSA; Otter set to launch in 2027 The Space Development Agency has awarded Starfish Space a roughly $52–52.5 million contract—its first operational deorbit‑as‑a‑service—to remove Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture satellites at end‑of‑life. Starfish plans to launch its Otter servicing vehicle in 2027 and could perform multiple disposal orbits.

2026-01-21T06:12:15.700958-08:00

Starfish wins ~$52M SDA contract to provide first operational deorbit‑as‑a‑service for PWSA; Otter set to launch in 2027

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New report warns U.S. space assets vulnerable to Russian escalation A new report warns that U.S. space assets are vulnerable to Russian escalation in orbit, exposing weaknesses in resilience and deterrence that could threaten military, intelligence and communications capabilities. The assessment calls attention to urgent gaps in U.S. preparedness against intentional on‑orbit hostilities.

2026-01-21T05:15:57.390108-08:00

New report warns U.S. space assets vulnerable to Russian escalation

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Four takeaways from 2025: defense reprioritization reshapes markets as commercial constellations scale

Europe’s space defence: autonomy, partnership or strategic dependence as US strategy crystallises

OHB lifts three‑year revenue and profit targets after ESA budget boost and German/EU military space plans

Starfish wins ~$52M SDA contract to provide first operational deorbit‑as‑a‑service for PWSA; Otter set to launch in 2027

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