DEFUPDATE

Cyber & Space

Critical Starshield from Ukraine: Washington and Masaya Sat Down for the 2027 Contract

Ukraine has begun negotiations with the Pentagon to renew the SpaceX Starshield contract, which expires in 2027. Despite mysterious network outages in October, the Kyiv government states it has found no alternative to the low Earth orbit satellite communications system.

6 Nov 2026 217 Views

Air Systems

Pentagon Seeks Major Military Base Requests Amid Strategic Shift Between Turkey and Southern Cyprus

The Pentagon, in coordination with governors' declarations, will complete the design of a new domestic military base by June 2027 and integrate existing bases into LEO/MEO networks under the FORTRESS America program to enhance resilience against future threats.

6 Nov 2026 176 Views

Air Systems

New Era in Global Defense: How Low and Medium Earth Orbit Networks Are Transforming the Battlefield

In the modern battlefield, the need for secure and continuous communication for dismounted (foot/portable) units is gaining a new dimension through the tactical deployment of LEO and MEO satellite networks.

6 Nov 2026 153 Views

Air Systems

HGH SPYNEL-F System Contributed to French Navy: Perséus Award Won

HGH recognized the SPYNEL-F maritime surveillance system with the French Navy's Perséus Award. During the test conducted in January 2026, SPYNEL-F was tested on a French Maritime Gendarmerie corvette and received official award at the Euronaval 2026 event. The system aims to provide continuous situational awareness in the maritime environment, protect ships, and detect people falling into the sea.

6 Nov 2026 167 Views

Air Systems

MBDA and TERMA Develop Sea and Coast Defense System with SPIMM: 'Comprehensive Protection

MBDA and TERMA developed a containerized defense system named Self Protection Integrated Mistral 3 Module (SPIMM) under the partnership framework signed at Eurosatory. This system integrates the MISTRAL 3 missile system and C-FLEX C2 system, providing flexible protection against crisis threats in maritime and land environments. It offers a 'comprehensive' solution for protecting naval vessels, coastal assets, and infrastructure.

6 Nov 2026 171 Views

Air Systems

Surface Display in the Atlantic Ocean: S-80 Class Isaac Peral Submarine Destroyed Target with Single Live Heavy Torpedo

During the SINKEX-26 exercise conducted by the Spanish Navy, the locally produced first submarine of the S-80 class, Isaac Peral (S-81), sank the retired vessel Infanta Elena with a single live heavy torpedo within seconds.

6 Nov 2026 182 Views