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Satellite constellation. Spire Global and AAC Clyde Space's satellites were launched aboard a SpaceX rideshare mission.
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March 31, 2026March 31, 2026By Kristen Smith0

Scottish Satellites Launch on SpaceX Mission to Demonstrate In-Orbit Manufacturing, Laser Comms

Three satellites built by Scottish space companies have launched aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-16 rideshare mission, marking a key step in the United Kingdom’s push to lead next-generation satellite communications, including through laser-based data links and scalable in-orbit small satellite manufacturing. The space assets, developed by Glasgow-based Spire Global and AAC Clyde Space, are backed by UK Space Agency funding through the...

DIU logo. The U.S. Defense Innovation Unit, with the UKDI, has issued a commercial solutions opening for the REEF program.
Logo: Defense Innovation Unit
March 30, 2026March 30, 2026By Miles Jamison0

US, UK Launch REEF Program to Counter Unmanned Underwater Vessel Threats

The U.S. Defense Innovation Unit has launched a commercial solutions opening to identify technologies capable of countering unmanned underwater vehicle, or UUV, threats, the U.K. Defence Innovation said Thursday. What Is the REEF Program? The Robotic Exclusion and Engagement Framework, or REEF, is a program designed as a rapid-acquisition pathway that allows companies to pitch technology directly to the government. The...

Australian flag. Australia signed an agreement with Germany’s TDW to support missile warhead manufacturing
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March 30, 2026March 30, 2026By Elodie Collins0

Australia Partners With Germany’s TDW on Missile Warhead Production

Australia has entered an agreement with German warhead manufacturer TDW to strengthen Canberra’s defense manufacturing and guided weapons capability. On Friday, Australia’s Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy signed a letter of intent with German Minister for Defence Boris Pistorius, enabling the Australian Department of Defence and TDW to collaborate on the manufacturing and maintenance of warheads for the Naval...

 

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