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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Marlink commissions Iridium GMDSS upgrade on Fugro vessel as Viasat orders multi-link Hydra MAX terminals

Marlink says it has completed the first upgrade of an existing Intellian C700 Iridium Certus terminal to a commissioned Iridium GMDSS system, aboard offshore supply ship Fugro Revelation. Separately, Viasat ordered multiple All.Space Hydra MAX terminals, approved for its global NextGen Ka-band network, including Mil Ka-band, and designed to use multiple satellite links simultaneously.

Also: Satellite Evolution

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2026-10-13T12:55:11.513232-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

SES Taps Lyntris for PTS-G Satellite Payload

By Via Satellite: SES has selected Lyntris as the payload integrator for its work for the U.S. Space Force’s Protected Tactical Satellite-Global (PTS-G) program. Space.

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2026-10-13T12:55:12.065052-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Jennifer Petersen

Precision at scale: APKWS counters the threat

By Breaking Defense: BAE Systems’ APKWS laser-guidance kit delivers cost-effective precision strikes and counter-drone defense across aircraft, unmanned systems and ground platforms.

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2026-10-13T13:05:09.214296-07:00

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DefenseNews.com

Kaizen Aims to Speed Up How the Military Buys Counter-Drone Technology

By DefenseNews.com: Kaizen co-founder Nikhil Reddy discusses modernizing Army software, simplifying defense procurement and accelerating the deployment of counter-drone technology.

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2026-10-13T13:06:35.648077-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs AI

DefenseNews.com • Daniel Terrill

Startup wants US soldiers to command AI agents through its smart glasses

By DefenseNews.com: Rivet's CEO envisions a world where a soldier commands an AI agent, and the AI agent commands the robots and drones.

Also: Army Times and Military Times

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2026-10-13T12:10:37.924846-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

Garmin Reaches Milestone With 1,000th G1000 King Air Retrofit

By Flying Magazine: Landmark Garmin avionics package was delivered for a U.S. Army C-12 Huron flight deck upgrade.

Also: Via Satellite

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2026-10-13T11:35:19.789464-07:00

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Vertical Mag • Sefiani Press Release

Drone Forge and Arkeus announce Warden hyperspectral optical radar partnership

By Vertical Mag: Drone Forge and Arkeus partner to enhance autonomous systems with advanced hyperspectral radar technology for improved reconnaissance.

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2026-10-13T12:19:42.200784-07:00

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Vertical Mag • Robinson Unmanned Press Release

Robinson Unmanned to deliver Blue UAS Cleared Spirit UAS to Nepali Army under Ascent Aerosystems FMS contract

By Vertical Mag: Robinson Unmanned secures a contract for Blue UAS Cleared SPIRIT systems to support the Nepali Army with advanced technology.

Also: Aviation Week

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2026-10-13T12:19:42.509276-07:00

Marlink commissions Iridium GMDSS upgrade on Fugro vessel as Viasat orders multi-link Hydra MAX terminals

SES Taps Lyntris for PTS-G Satellite Payload

Precision at scale: APKWS counters the threat

Kaizen Aims to Speed Up How the Military Buys Counter-Drone Technology

Startup wants US soldiers to command AI agents through its smart glasses

Garmin Reaches Milestone With 1,000th G1000 King Air Retrofit

Drone Forge and Arkeus announce Warden hyperspectral optical radar partnership

Robinson Unmanned to deliver Blue UAS Cleared Spirit UAS to Nepali Army under Ascent Aerosystems FMS contract

Precision at scale: APKWS counters the threat

Viasat Places Order for All.Space Hydra Max Terminals

Kaizen Aims to Speed Up How the Military Buys Counter-Drone Technology

SES Taps Lyntris for PTS-G Satellite Payload

Drone Forge and Arkeus announce Warden hyperspectral optical radar partnership

Robinson Unmanned to deliver Blue UAS Cleared Spirit UAS to Nepali Army under Ascent Aerosystems FMS contract

Lockheed eyes fresh PAC-3 interceptor production options for Ukraine, Europe

Kongsberg to build new plant in Poland for counter-drone systems

German Eurofighters escort Corendon jet as Nuremberg Airport shuts down

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Army finds systemic failures behind fatal UH-60L–airliner collision near Washington

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