HawkEye 360 Receives Expanded Funding for RF Intelligence

Helsing is making moves again, this time teaming up with KONGSBERG to boost its space strategy Propelled by a major drive from the German government, Europe's most valuable defence tech startup is shooting for the moon with a major, new AI satellite project by 2029. Read the news from Ingrid Lunden using the link in the comments, and don't forget to share and subscribe.

🛰️ Multi-domain for Helsing now includes space with news of a partnership with Kongsberg. More on Resilience Media 👀

Is space the new high ground for national security? Digantara just secured $50M in Series B funding, propelling them to the forefront of AI-powered space defense and intelligence. This investment marks a strategic pivot from basic space situational awareness to becoming a full-stack provider for defense and government, globally expanding their reach and manufacturing capabilities. Their ambitious plan includes deploying 17 new satellites by 2027, focusing on sophisticated intelligence, including missile warning and tracking objects down to 5cm in LEO. At the heart of this is their AIRA platform, fusing data from space and ground sensors with advanced AI to deliver real-time, actionable intelligence. This demonstrates a critical dual-use model for the spacetech sector and a powerful application for AI. This expansion is a game-changer for orbital safety and national security, highlighting the indispensable role of advanced data analytics and machine learning in our rapidly evolving space domain. What are your thoughts on commercial entities taking on such a significant role in space security? #SpaceTech #AI #NationalSecurity #SpaceDefense #DeepTech Read more: https://lnkd.in/gzeD_-Pg

Voyager Technologies is under contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory under a $21 million contract to develop AI-enabled next-generation intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems. Read More: https://ow.ly/2C1z50XHhGe Voyager Technologies #airforceresearchlaboratary #ai #isr #spacenews #spacetechnology #space

Neuraspace has been selected as one of 150 companies joining the NATO DIANA 2026 Challenge Programme Cohort! 🚀 Our solution, NeuraspaceDEF — AI-Driven Space Defence Platform for Autonomous and Secured Orbital Operations, delivers multi-asset, multi-orbit resilience and automation to counter emerging threats, combining explainable AI, real-time sensor fusion and Europe’s first interoperable SatAIS protocol to enable defence-grade SDA/STM and autonomous space traffic management. By orchestrating space and ground resources in real time, NeuraspaceDEF powers Detect–Alert–React! workflows, behaviour recognition & prediction, and C2/ISR-focused resource orchestration, supporting trusted, secure autonomy for both defence missions and commercial operators. For the civilian sector, NeuraspaceDEF accelerates STM for commercial constellations, enabling sub-minute analysis and rapid manoeuvre planning, while coordinated SatAIS intents improve safety, reduce operator workload and support more sustainable space operations. NeuraspaceDEF has been selected under the “Resilient Space Operations” Challenge Area. Over the next six months, we’ll be working closely with the DIANA team and its network of experts to refine our solution and shape it to operational needs. Partnering with end-users will allow us to demonstrate the operational impact of NeuraspaceDEF and jointly shape a strong pathway towards adoption by NATO and Allied nations. 👉Discover the full list of innovators and their solutions: https://lnkd.in/dNeYAANK 👉 Find out more about NeuraspaceDEF: https://lnkd.in/dCMbe_4f #NATODIANA #DIANAChallenge #DIANAProgramme2026 #2026Cohort #DualUse #DefenceInnovation #InnovationEcosystem #Innovation #DefenceandSecurity #NATOInnovation

Digantara, an Indian startup focused on space surveillance and situational awareness, announced yesterday that it closed a $50M Series B. 360 ONE Asset, SBI Investments Co Japan, angel investor Ronnie Screwvala, Peak XV Partners and Kalaari Capital participated in the round. Digantara is working on launching a constellation of situational awareness sats that double as surveillance infrastructure in space. With this batch of funding, the company is taking its tech to markets outside of India and Singapore and doubling down on military customers. “Adversaries of the future will seek asymmetric advantage where sensing, automation, and latency matter most,” Anirudh Sharma, Digantara CEO, said in a release. “This capital accelerates our path to operational readiness, expand into the US and Europe, and drive new programs in missile warning, tracking, and space-based interceptors to deliver real deterrence and multidomain superiority.” https://lnkd.in/gVsDUa-X

🚀 "$900B Strategy" Series Part 2: Implementation Phase Analysis Two weeks ago, we released our comprehensive NDAA 2026 overview dashboard — "$900 Billion Strategy: U.S. NDAA 2026 Complete Analysis." Now, we're going deeper. Part 2: What Actually Moves in FY26? This new dashboard drills down into the implementation reality — which AI, unmanned systems, and space programs are crossing the "Valley of Death" from R&D to procurement? 🎯 Programs Reaching PoR (Procurement) TITAN – Army's tactical intelligence → Production phase MQ-25 Stingray – Carrier drone → LRIP starting SDA Tracking Layer – 35 satellites launching 2025-26 ⏳ Still in the Valley CCA – Budget doubled to $789M, but demo continues Replicator – Swarm demo June 2026 ABMS & Project Convergence – Integration testing 📊 The Reality Check $179B in RDT&E ($142B base + $37B supplemental) Space Force gets $29B (46.6% from supplemental!) Most programs haven't crossed over yet 💡 Key Insight FY26 is a transitional year. The $900B authorization sets the stage — but only select programs (TITAN, MQ-25, SDA) are showing real momentum toward operational deployment. New in Part 2: ✅ 17 program deep-dives (click to expand) ✅ PoR vs RDT&E status tracking ✅ Budget YoY comparisons ✅ FY26-27 implementation timeline 📖 Start with Part 1 (NDAA Overview) → Then explore Part 2 (Implementation Analysis) 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gfDWwq-U #NDAA2026 #DefenseBudget #AI #UnmannedSystems #SpaceForce #DefenseIndustry #FY26

Interview: Delivering the Next Generation Safety of Flight System 🛰️ Ahead of the launch of our new Space Safety Portal next month, SDA Chairman Joe Chan sits down with Felipe Jiménez González, Head of Flight Dynamics at GMV and Jaime Farr of Satcom Digital to discuss the new capabilities being delivered through the technology. Learn why GMV was selected, the new advancements SDA participants will have access to, and how this technology will fit into the wider space sustainability landscape. Read now: https://lnkd.in/ettsQicM

Earlier this week, Philippe Glaesener took the stage at Luxembourg Defence Technology & Innovation Day to discuss how organizations can maintain strategic relevance through #space #innovation in the defense sector. He highlighted the critical role of cutting-edge space technologies in enhancing operational capabilities, resilience, and long-term competitiveness. The event brought together leaders from across the #defense, space, #tech, and #AI industries, providing a platform to explore emerging trends, share insights, and foster collaboration to drive the future! #YourSpacePartner #Luxinnovation #MakingInnovationHappen

Air Traffic Management Market Size, Share, Demand, 2032 Market Overview: According to metastatinsight has published a new research report on "Air Traffic Management Market Size 2025". The report explores comprehensive and insightful Information about various key factors like Regional Growth, Segmentation, CAGR, Business Revenue Status of Top Key Players and Drivers. The purpose of this report is to provide a telescopic view of the current market size by value and volume, opportunities, and development status. Get More Info: https://lnkd.in/e6ySMDuv Air Traffic Management Market competitive Analysis: The Air Traffic Management market features a bifurcated competitive landscape where consolidated "Primes" like RTX, Lockheed Martin, and Airbus face mounting pressure from commercial disruptors. While legacy firms retain dominance in major platforms through entrenched government relationships and scale, the market is pivoting toward speed and affordability. Geopolitical instability is driving record backlog growth, intensifying competition for contracts in hypersonics, unmanned systems, and space domain awareness. Consequently, the competitive edge has shifted from pure hardware manufacturing to software integration and digital engineering. Disruptors like SpaceX and Palantir are forcing traditional players to adopt agile methodologies and open architectures. #AirTrafficManagement #ATM #AviationIndustry #AirNavigation #FlightOperations #AirspaceManagement #AviationTechnology #SmartAirports #NextGenATM #DigitalAviation #AviationSafety #AirTrafficControl #ATC #Aerospace #FutureAviation