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Washington, D.C. January 13, 2026

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has announced a first-of-its-kind proposed partnership with the Department of War (DoW) to significantly increase capacity to build solid rocket motors that power vital U.S. and allied missiles. L3Harris and the DoW have agreed to the terms of a proposed DoW investment in L3Harris’ Missile Solutions business through a US$ 1 billion convertible preferred security, which would automatically convert into common equity upon an initial public offering (IPO).

Boca Raton, Fla., January 6, 2026

AE Industrial Partners, LP, a private investment firm focused on technologies and services considered critical to aerospace and national and economic security, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in the Space Propulsion and Power Systems business of L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX).The transaction encompasses business units across five locations in the U.S., which have developed the upper-stage rocket engines used in national security, civil and commercial missions for more than 60 years, as well as in-space propulsion, nuclear power and avionics assets.

Paris, France, December 19, 2025

The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology of the Sultanate of Oman (MTCIT) and Novaspace announce the second Edition of the Middle East Space Conference (MESC), taking place from January 26 to 28, 2026, in Muscat, Oman, under the patronage of His Highness The Deputy Prime Minister for Relations and International Affairs and the Special Representative of His Majesty the Sultan, HRH A’Sayyed Asa’d Bin Tariq Al Said. 

Chandler, Ariz. December 11, 2025

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL)today reported financial results for its first quarter ended October 31, 2025.

Stockton, Calif.  December 3, 2025

Applied Aerospace and PCX Aerosystems jointly announced the merger of the two organizations, establishing a unified and transformational supplier of precision hardware and systems for aircraft, rotorcraft, satellites, launch vehicles and missile defense. The combined company will be known as Applied Aerospace & Defense. It leverages the capabilities of two well established industry leaders, each with proven heritage, delivering highly engineered solutions for military, commercial, and scientific applications.

Geneva, Switzerland December 1, 2025

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is p announced that the next Radiocommunication Assembly (RA-27) and World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27) will take place in Shanghai, China, from 11 October to 12 November 2027.​

Bengalaru, India, December 1, 2025

by Vivek Prasad

Non-GEO constellation players have transformed the satellite communication (satcom) industry in the past five years. Leading this transformation is Starlink, which has set new benchmarks in satellite deployment speed, capacity influx, and customer acquisition. Other players like Amazon’s Kuiper, Eutelsat’s OneWeb, Telesat’s Lightspeed and SES’s mPower continue to reinforce the viability and advantages of Non-GEO solutions. As nations increasingly recognize the benefits, such as scalable bandwidth and reduced cost per Mbps, there is a growing shift toward developing sovereign constellations. These national initiatives are driven by the urgent need for secure communications, digital autonomy, and strategic resilience in response to shifting geopolitical landscapes and rapid technological progress.

Petah Tikva, Israel, November 12, 2025

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT today reported its results for the third quarter, ended September 30, 2025.

Chandler, Ariz., November 10, 2025

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended July 31, 2025.