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1. Airbus Completes Skynet 6A Module Integration

Military Embedded Systems — Airbus Defence & Space company news page

https://militaryembedded.com/company/airbus-defence-and-space

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2. Airbus Wins SpainSat NG-III Prime Contractor Role

SpaceNews — "Airbus and Thales win order for SpainSat replacement"

https://spacenews.com/airbus-and-thales-win-order-for-spainsat-replacement/

(Cross-reference: Airbus press release — https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-07-airbus-awarded-contract-for-spainsat-ng-iii-secure-communications-satellite)

3. Nordic Compass Defence Communications Alliance

Joint Forces News — "Nordic Compass Defence Track Initiative"

https://www.joint-forces.com/world-news/defence-news/93708-nordic-compass-defence-track-initiative

4. Intuitive Machines Acquires Goonhilly Earth Station

Intuitive Machines — SEC Form 10-Q filing (FY2026), disclosing acquisition completed 3 August 2026

https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001844452/000162828026056821/lunr-20260630.htm

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1. Space Force Multi-Vendor Space Data Network Contracts

SpaceNews — "Space Force awards five companies $60 million for multi-vendor satellite network tests"

https://spacenews.com/space-force-awards-five-companies-60-million-for-multi-vendor-satellite-network-tests/

(Cross-reference: DefenseScoop — https://defensescoop.com/2026/08/13/space-force-taps-5-companies-space-data-network-connectivity-demos/)

(Cross-reference: Air & Space Forces Magazine — https://www.airandspaceforces.com/space-force-adds-new-vendors-space-data-network-5-awards/)

2. EU Expands IRIS² With Dedicated Defence Layer

ESA — "IRIS² reinforced and accelerated as implementation advances"

https://www.esa.int/Applications/Connectivity_and_Secure_Communications/IRIS2_reinforced_and_accelerated_as_implementation_advances

(Cross-reference: EUSPA — https://www.euspa.europa.eu/newsroom-events/news/commission-accelerates-iris2-deployment-enhanced-security-and-expanded)

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3. NATO's Project 7 Solicits Commercial SATCOM Bids

Space Intel Report — "NATO's Project 7 solicits bids to provide alliance with commercial satcom services on as-needed basis"

https://www.spaceintelreport.com/nato-project-7-solicits-bids-to-provide-alliance-with-commercial-satcom-services-on-as-needed-basis/

4. ST Engineering iDirect — Asia/Europe Defence Wins

The Defense Post — "ST Engineering Wins Defense Satellite Communications Contracts in Asia, Europe"

https://thedefensepost.com/2026/07/31/st-engineering-defense-satellite-communications/

(Cross-reference: ST Engineering iDirect press release — https://www.idirect.net/news/st-engineering-idirect-secures-strategic-defense-wins-in-asia-and-europe/)

5. L3Harris — DEUCSI Lightweight Aircraft SATCOM Terminals

Military Aerospace — "L3Harris moves forward on satellite communications (SATCOM) using commercial internet for military aircraft"

https://www.militaryaerospace.com/communications/article/55017666/l3harris-technologies-satellite-communications-satcom-commercial-internet-military-aircraft

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1. EU Expands IRIS² With Dedicated Defence Layer

ESA — "IRIS² reinforced and accelerated as implementation advances"

https://www.esa.int/Applications/Connectivity_and_Secure_Communications/IRIS2_reinforced_and_accelerated_as_implementation_advances

(Cross-reference: EUSPA — https://www.euspa.europa.eu/newsroom-events/news/commission-accelerates-iris2-deployment-enhanced-security-and-expanded)

(Cross-reference: SES — https://www.ses.com/news/press-release/commission-accelerates-iris2-deployment-with-enhanced-security-and-expanded)

2. NATO's Project 7 Solicits Commercial SATCOM Bids

Space Intel Report — "NATO's Project 7 solicits bids to provide alliance with commercial satcom services on as-needed basis"

https://www.spaceintelreport.com/nato-project-7-solicits-bids-to-provide-alliance-with-commercial-satcom-services-on-as-needed-basis/

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3. ST Engineering iDirect — Asia/Europe Defence Wins

The Defense Post — "ST Engineering Wins Defense Satellite Communications Contracts in Asia, Europe"

https://thedefensepost.com/2026/07/31/st-engineering-defense-satellite-communications/

(Cross-reference: ST Engineering iDirect press release — https://www.idirect.net/news/st-engineering-idirect-secures-strategic-defense-wins-in-asia-and-europe/)

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1. NATO's HALO Constellation

Breaking Defense — "Eight NATO allies to create new satellite mega-constellation"

https://breakingdefense.com/2026/07/eight-nato-allies-to-create-new-satellite-mega-constellation/

2. UK Skynet 6 — NISTA Red Rating

The Register — "Judgment day looms for UK's £8.35B Skynet military satellite comms upgrade"

https://www.theregister.com/public-sector/2026/07/21/judgment-day-looms-for-uks-835b-skynet-military-satellite-comms-upgrade/5275060

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3. US Space Force — PTS-G / Swarm-1 (Viasat, Intelsat)

Breaking Defense — "Space Force contracts Viasat, Intelsat for first of new anti-jam communication sats"

https://breakingdefense.com/2026/06/space-force-contracts-viasat-intelsat-for-first-of-new-anti-jam-communication-sats/

4. Telesat — Canada Arctic Lightspeed Contract

Via Satellite / SatelliteToday — "Telesat Expands Lightspeed Constellation for Arctic Military Satcom Program"

https://www.satellitetoday.com/government-military/2026/08/04/telesat-expands-lightspeed-constellation-for-arctic-military-satcom-program/

(Cross-reference: Telesat's own release — https://www.telesat.com/press/press-releases/telesat-secures-2-3-billion-arctic-military-satcom-contract-expanding-telesat-lightspeed-network-and-capacity-by-44/)

5. Poland — Sovereign Defence Telecom Satellite (Airbus / Thales Alenia Space / RADMOR)

Airbus press release — "Airbus, Thales Alenia Space and RADMOR to partner for Poland's sovereign satellite"

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-04-airbus-thales-alenia-space-and-radmor-to-partner-for-polands-sovereign-satellite

(Cross-reference: Thales Alenia Space release — https://www.thalesaleniaspace.com/en/press-releases/thales-alenia-space-airbus-defence-and-space-and-radmor-join-forces-develop-polands)

6. Poland Joins EU's IRIS² Programme

Notes From Poland — "Poland joins EU satellite project developing European alternative to Starlink"

https://notesfrompoland.com/2026/07/21/poland-joins-eu-satellite-project-developing-european-alternative-to-starlink/

7. Germany–Norway Hansa Arrangement (SPOCK 1 / Saga Satellites)

Army Recognition — "Germany and Norway Link SPOCK 1 and Saga Radar Satellites to Strengthen NATO Maritime Surveillance"

https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/aerospace-news/2026/germany-and-norway-link-spock-1-and-saga-radar-satellites-to-strengthen-nato-maritime-surveillance

8. Space Norway — Jan Mayen Arctic Ground Station

Data Center Dynamics — "Space Norway partners with Norwegian MoD for cable landing station on Arctic island"

https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/space-norway-partners-with-norwegian-mod-for-cable-landing-station-on-arctic-island/

9. SES / Airbus Netherlands — EAGLE-1 Optical Ground Station, Noordwijk

Business Wire / SES press release (via Las Vegas Sun syndication)

https://lasvegassun.com/news/2026/jul/15/ses-airbus-and-dutch-municipality-of-noordwijk-to-/

10. MilDef–Bundeswehr IT Framework Agreement

Nordic Defence Sector — "MilDef signs seven-year framework agreement with the Bundeswehr"

https://nordicdefencesector.com/en/article/mildef-signs-seven-year-framework-agreement-with-bundeswehr-worth-up-to-527-million-euros

11. Greenerwave / Telespazio — Flat-Panel Terminal Distribution Deal

Telespazio press release — "Greenerwave and Telespazio France sign strategic agreement..."

https://www.telespazio.com/en/news-and-stories-detail/-/detail/greenerwave-and-telespazio-france

(Cross-reference: Via Satellite — https://www.satellitetoday.com/technology/2026/05/06/telespazio-to-distribute-greenerwave-multi-orbit-terminals-to-european-defense-market/)

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