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Kongsberg and Andøya Space Sign MoU to Strengthen Norway's Space Sector Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Andøya Space have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly pursue opportunities in space, drones, and C4ISR. The agreement emphasizes near-term collaboration in satellite launch, system integration, testing, and long-term space infrastructure development. The partnership aims to leverage Norway’s established space value chain, combining Kongsberg’s satellite production expertise with Andøya’s unique launch capabilities. The initiative is designed to meet national and allied needs for secure, responsive access to space and reinforce Norway’s role as a key space actor. #Space #Norway #Kongsberg #AndøyaSpace #Satellite #DefenseTech #C4ISR

ICYMI – ViaSat-3 Flight 2 arrived in Florida earlier this week ahead of our planned late October launch with United Launch Alliance (ULA)! 🚀 Curious to see all that goes into transporting an ultra-high-capacity satellite? Check out this time lapse of ViaSat-3 F2's journey from Boeing in El Segundo, California all the way to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on a Antonov AN-124. ✈️🛰️ 🔗 Learn more: https://vsat.co/3IAKpGB #VS3F2 #VS3 #ViaSat3 #KaBand #Antonov

🚁 Introducing Nomad: The Next Generation of Autonomous VTOL! Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, is pioneering the future of aerial autonomy with the unveiling of the Nomad family of VTOL Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS). This scalable, twin-proprotor design combines the versatility of a helicopter with the speed and range of a fixed-wing aircraft. From resupply to reconnaissance, Nomad, powered by our MATRIX autonomy technology, will be a game-changer for Agile Combat Employment and other critical defense and civil missions worldwide. #Sikorsky #LockheedMartin #Nomad #UAS #AutonomousFlight #VTOL #Aerospace #FutureVerticalLift

Northrop Grumman Hypersonic Navigation System Exceeds Rocket Test Milestones: Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 29, 2025 Northrop Grumman's Advanced Hypersonic Technology Inertial Measurement Unit (AHT IMU) has surpassed expectations in its third major test, this time onboard a sounding rocket. The trial confirmed the unit's ability to withstand extreme g-forces, altitudes, and velocities beyond projected limits. The navigation system demonstrated reliable operation in GPS-denied environments, validating its

🚀 Inversion Space just unveiled Arc, the world's first space-based delivery vehicle! This hypersonic beast can deliver mission-critical cargo anywhere on Earth in under an hour, even to remote or denied areas. From orbit to touchdown, all autonomous with parachutes. Set to reshape defense, logistics, and more. First launch by end of 2026. The future of rapid global delivery is here!

Wolfe-NATO UAS: endurance and intelligence at the tactical edge. A sub-4kg ISR workhorse, Wolfe-NATO is designed for longer-range missions and demanding terrain. Built to survive and operate in the harshest conditions, it brings autonomy, performance, and payload flexibility together in a compact battlefield-ready platform. Key features: 🔺 Autonomous mission planning, obstacle avoidance and real-time object tracking 🔺 EW-resilient comms and full GNSS-denied visual navigation 🔺 3-axis gimbal with best in class EO/IR optics 🔺 Up to 1 hour flight endurance 🔺 Modular payload bay for integration of third-party payloads Discover more on the link in comments 👇

Fueling the Next Frontier: ALE Mega Factory | Taking 18650 Orders Now American Lithium Energy is preparing to open its mega factory, a facility built to deliver millions of 18650 cells for the platforms that will define the future of aerospace, defense, and advanced mobility. These aren’t ordinary cells—delivering up to 350 Wh/kg, operating from –40 °C to +70 °C, and protected by ALE’s proprietary Zero Volt Technology, they are engineered for the toughest missions on land, sea, air, and space. ⚡ Millions of cells ready to scale 🚁 Powering UAVs and eVTOLs to new endurance levels 🛰️ Driving satellites and defense systems with resilience ✅ U.S.-built for performance, security, and reliability With the ALE Mega Factory, we’re not just building batteries—we’re powering the future of national security and exploration. #Energy #Aerospace #Defense #MegaFactory #UAV #eVTOL #MadeInUSA

Fueling the Next Frontier: ALE Mega Factory | Taking 18650 Orders Now American Lithium Energy is preparing to open its mega factory, a facility built to deliver millions of 18650 cells for the platforms that will define the future of aerospace, defense, and advanced mobility. These aren’t ordinary cells—delivering up to 350 Wh/kg, operating from –40 °C to +70 °C, and protected by ALE’s proprietary Zero Volt Technology, they are engineered for the toughest missions on land, sea, air, and space. ⚡ Millions of cells ready to scale 🚁 Powering UAVs and eVTOLs to new endurance levels 🛰️ Driving satellites and defense systems with resilience ✅ U.S.-built for performance, security, and reliability With the ALE Mega Factory, we’re not just building batteries—we’re powering the future of national security and exploration. #Energy #Aerospace #Defense #MegaFactory #UAV #eVTOL #MadeInUSA

Proudly engineered and manufactured in Victor, NY, New Scale Technologies manufactures micro actuators and piezo motors designed for the most demanding aerospace and defense applications. Our solutions are: • Low SWaP-C: Optimized for size, weight, and power. • Ruggedized: Built to withstand temperature extremes, shock, vibration, vacuum, and radiation. • High-Precision: Ensuring reliable performance in mission-critical systems. From UAV payloads to low-Earth orbit satellites, our components enable sharper imaging, precise targeting, and enhanced system capabilities: https://ow.ly/O9GG50X4E7l #MadeInUSA #AerospaceEngineering #DefenseTech #PrecisionMotion

AeroMech has received FAA supplemental type certificate approval for installation of SpaceX Starlink satcom systems in the Textron Aviation Cessna Citation Latitude and Longitude. Read more ⬇️