Image credits: ORiS Space The next frontier of the space economy isn't just bigger satellites or more launches—it's reliable access to energy. Italian deep-tech startup ORiS believes that satellites should one day recharge in orbit just as easily as electric vehicles recharge on Earth. Backed by €5 million ($5.7 million) in newly secured funding, the company is taking a major step toward making that vision a reality. The Turin-based startup has completed one of the world's la

Directed-energy weapons are moving from testing to operational deployment, but success depends on more than laser power. Optical reliability, coating performance, and a resilient supply chain will determine whether these systems can withstand real-world conditions and deliver consistent performance against evolving drone threats.

Reliance Jio has cleared a major regulatory milestone after IN-SPACe deemed its proposed 1,600-satellite LEO constellation technically sound. The project aims to deliver up to 5 Tbps of satellite capacity across India, advancing the country's ambitions for sovereign broadband infrastructure, secure communications, and strategic space capabilities.

France's Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has selected Airbus Defence and Space, Greenerwave, and Thales to develop next-generation CAMELEON military SATCOM terminals. The program will deliver advanced PESA-based, multi-orbit, multi-band, and multi-domain communications capabilities for the French Armed Forces.

SWISSto12 has raised $70 million in Series C funding after surpassing $500 million in contracted orders and achieving 110% CAGR since 2022. The investment will expand production of its HummingSat GEO satellites and HummingLink multi-orbit payloads as demand for commercial and sovereign space infrastructure continues to grow.

Lockheed Martin is expanding its venture capital footprint in Europe with a $100 million investment commitment targeting defense and dual-use technology startups across the U.K. and Europe. The initiative aims to accelerate innovation, strengthen transatlantic defense cooperation, and help emerging companies bring next-generation technologies into operational defense programs.