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Dive into the world of space and aerospace technologies that are transforming modern defense.

From advanced satellites and space-based sensors to space defense systems, we cover the innovations reshaping how militaries operate in and beyond Earth’s atmosphere, ensuring dominance in the final frontier of warfare.

  • Counter-Drone Tech
  • Next-Gen Radar & Detection

US Army Gets New AI-Driven Counter-Drone Tech for Border Protection

DroneArmor is a next-gen counter-drone system, using machine learning, multi-sensor fusion, radio frequency jamming, cyber takeover, motion, and vibration detection.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • February 6, 2026
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  • Next-Gen Radar & Detection

Teledyne FLIR Launches ‘Faster, Smarter’ Ranger Radars

R8-3DX is a man-portable radar from Teledyne FLIR, tracking over 500 drones simultaneously while ignoring non-threats.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • February 6, 2026
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  • Satellites

US, Japan Break Ground on ‘Industry-First’ Multi-Band Satellite Terminal

Military vehicle operating at night in rugged terrain, equipped with a satellite terminal linking to overhead satellites for secure communications.
Kymeta and JDI’s metasurface antenna delivers low-profile, multi-band satellite connectivity from a single terminal, enabling rapid network switching with reduced detectability.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • February 5, 2026
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  • Satellites
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Lockheed Sends New GPS Satellite to ‘Future-Proof’ Battlefield Navigation

A GPS 3 SV09 launching from a rocket during the nighttime. Smoke is visible.
GPS 3 SV09 is a military navigation satellite delivering higher-accuracy, anti-jam positioning and secure M-code timing in contested, signal-denied environments.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • January 29, 2026
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  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
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MQ-9B SeaGuardian Gains Expanded Sub-Hunting Capability

Sonobuoy is a naval sensor to track submarines, which can be deployed via the MQ-9B SeaGuardian drone, and features Sonobuoy Dispensing System pods.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • January 15, 2026
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  • Next-Gen Radar & Detection

Drones Gain New Flight Intelligence With Indra’s New System

The new collision detection and avoidance system features multiple cameras and electronically steered radar, providing 360-degree coverage, and high onboard processing power.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • January 12, 2026
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Ghostrider Gunship Poised for Starlink-Enabled Battlefield Transformation

AC-130J Ghostrider
AC-130J Ghostrider gunship is a heavily armed multi-role special operations aircraft, capable of close air support, air interdiction, and armed reconnaissance.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • January 2, 2026
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  • Space-Based Lasers & Defense Systems

Breakthrough Satellite Tech Clears First Real-World Test

The Proteus Mercury Satellite
XCM3-Space is a software-defined radio with built-in security, operates across multiple frequencies and networks simultaneously, and operates in Low Earth Orbit.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • December 18, 2025
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Eyes Over Satellites: US Firms Build Vision-Based Tech to Replace GPS

Vision-based tech from Niantic and Vantor delivers shared, GPS-denied positioning for drones and troops operating in contested environments.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • December 18, 2025
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Thales Brings New Sleek Sonar to the Undersea Fight

Sonar 76Nano
Sonar 76Nano is a miniaturized, AI-powered sonar system, with modular design, designed for unmanned vehicles, seabed sensors, and manned platforms.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • December 16, 2025
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