Europe’s three big space operators have announced a merger of their space businesses to take on competitors like Elon Musk’s Starlink. Source: https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/10/23/airbus-thales-leonardo-form-european-space-giant-amid-global-contest/

Soon after planes were first used in war, there were specialists on the ground coordinating strikes. Space-based weapons could one day yield new observers. Source: https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2025/10/28/to-coordinate-strikes-from-space-us-needs-space-jtacs-experts-argue/

“We are developing the capacities of targeting, and … we are joining a group of countries that have such capacities," a senior Polish official said. Source: https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/11/14/poland-sets-up-first-ever-military-satellite-launch/

The Finnish firm eyes a satellite fleet large enough to enable ‘tactical’ ground operations without relying on US data. Source: https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/11/17/iceye-sees-role-as-europes-defense-space-intelligence-linchpin/

The cooperation will include setting up local satellite production in Germany to create “a self-reliant European defense capability,” the companies said. Source: https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/12/10/kongsberg-helsing-team-up-for-european-satellite-intel-constellation/

The U.S. Space Force is looking for advanced technologies for space-based interceptors that can intercept ballistic missiles during their boost phase. Source: https://www.defensenews.com/space/2025/12/16/space-force-wants-advanced-tech-for-space-based-interceptors/

As the Space Force enters 2026 amid escalating threats from China and Russia, it faces a pivotal year as it transitions to full-spectrum warfighting. Source: https://www.defensenews.com/space/2026/01/05/space-warfare-in-2026-a-pivotal-year-for-us-readiness/

If developed, Space Launch Complex-14 would become the first dedicated super-heavy launch complex on the West Coast. Source: https://www.defensenews.com/space/2026/01/08/space-force-looks-to-expand-west-coast-heavy-launch-capabilities/