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Kongsberg, Helsing team up for European satellite-intel constellation
https://www.c4isrnet.com/global/europe/2025/12/10/kongsberg-helsing-team-up-for-european-satellite-intel-constellation/
Published: December 10, 2025 11:30
The cooperation will include setting up local satellite production in Germany to create “a self-reliant European defense capability,” the companies said.
ICEYE sees role as Europe’s defense space-intelligence linchpin
https://www.c4isrnet.com/global/europe/2025/11/17/iceye-sees-role-as-europes-defense-space-intelligence-linchpin/
Published: November 17, 2025 11:06
The Finnish firm eyes a satellite fleet large enough to enable ‘tactical’ ground operations without relying on US data.
Soldiers take new mobile 81mm mortar system for test drive
https://www.c4isrnet.com/news/your-army/2025/10/30/soldiers-take-new-mobile-81mm-mortar-system-for-test-drive/
Published: October 30, 2025 18:08
The system, when mounted on utility vehicles, is light enough to travel inside of a Chinook helicopter or sling-loaded under a Black Hawk helicopter.
To coordinate strikes from space, US needs space JTACs, experts argue
https://www.c4isrnet.com/news/your-military/2025/10/28/to-coordinate-strikes-from-space-us-needs-space-jtacs-experts-argue/
Published: October 28, 2025 15:30
Soon after planes were first used in war, there were specialists on the ground coordinating strikes. Space-based weapons could one day yield new observers.
Rheinmetall, MBDA tout German shipborne laser gun for zapping drones
https://www.c4isrnet.com/global/europe/2025/10/28/rheinmetall-mbda-tout-german-shipborne-laser-gun-for-zapping-drones/
Published: October 28, 2025 14:50
The system demonstrated what Rheinmetall described as a first for Europe: successful target engagement “in front of blue sky."
Airbus, Thales, Leonardo form European space giant amid global contest
https://www.c4isrnet.com/global/europe/2025/10/23/airbus-thales-leonardo-form-european-space-giant-amid-global-contest/
Published: October 23, 2025 08:42
Europe’s three big space operators have announced a merger of their space businesses to take on competitors like Elon Musk’s Starlink.
Why the Army may need a specialized counter-drone MOS
https://www.c4isrnet.com/news/your-army/2025/10/20/why-the-army-may-need-a-specialized-counter-drone-mos/
Published: October 20, 2025 19:00
Should counter-drone skills be taught across the U.S. Army? Or should C-UAS be assigned to specialists? One Army officer argues the Army needs a C-UAS MOS.
Army engineers to integrate unmanned DARPA vehicle to clear mines
https://www.c4isrnet.com/news/your-army/2025/10/20/army-engineers-to-integrate-unmanned-darpa-vehicle-to-clear-mines/
Published: October 20, 2025 17:00
Soldiers are slated to use the 12-ton unmanned vehicle in a mine-clearing demonstration later this month.
SOCOM wants a drone-launched fire-and-forget missile
https://www.c4isrnet.com/unmanned/2025/10/17/socom-wants-a-drone-launched-fire-and-forget-missile/
Published: October 17, 2025 14:00
A major goal of the Symbiotic UAS Delivery System is to develop a weapon that can function amid the cacophony of jamming.
Soldiers stress-test translator tech to bridge allied language gaps
https://www.c4isrnet.com/news/your-military/2025/10/16/soldiers-stress-test-translator-tech-to-bridge-allied-language-gaps/
Published: October 16, 2025 12:00
The exchange program marked one small part of an ongoing effort to stress-test military technology across the continent’s 54 sovereign nations.
These soldiers are finding ways to see enemy drones before they strike
https://www.c4isrnet.com/news/your-army/2025/10/15/these-soldiers-are-finding-ways-to-see-enemy-drones-before-they-strike/
Published: October 15, 2025 17:00
1st Cavalry Division soldiers are taking passive sensors and mounting them on armored vehicles to detect enemy drones and relay that info to air defense.
Army’s big drone ambition runs into the hard part: scaling up
https://www.c4isrnet.com/land/2025/10/15/armys-big-drone-ambition-runs-into-the-hard-part-scaling-up/
Published: October 15, 2025 15:30
The Army's nationwide “Skyfoundry” effort is turning depots and arsenals that once built tank parts and artillery shells into a network of drone factories.
US Army’s first hypersonic battery to be fully equipped by December
https://www.c4isrnet.com/land/2025/10/15/us-armys-first-hypersonic-battery-to-be-fully-equipped-by-december/
Published: October 15, 2025 13:00
The US Army’s first hypersonic battery will have its full load of eight missiles by December, marking a major milestone in the program.
Raytheon expands Massachusetts plant for LTAMDS radar production
https://www.c4isrnet.com/land/2025/10/15/raytheon-expands-massachusetts-plant-for-ltamds-radar-production/
Published: October 15, 2025 11:00
Raytheon broke ground on a facility that will help produce the new modernized air-and-missile defense sensor for the Army.
Next Generation Squad Weapon continues fielding, seeing upgrades
https://www.c4isrnet.com/newsletters/daily-news-roundup/2025/10/14/next-generation-squad-weapon-continues-fielding-seeing-upgrades/
Published: October 14, 2025 21:00
Developers are currently working on a carbine version of the M7.
Armored soldiers get first live-fire work on Switchblade 600
https://www.c4isrnet.com/news/your-army/2025/10/14/armored-soldiers-get-first-live-fire-work-on-switchblade-600/
Published: October 14, 2025 20:00
1st Cavalry Division soldiers tested the system during an exercise at Fort Hood, marking the first time it was live-fired on the Texas installation.
Early drops of new Army command software delight artillerists in drill
https://www.c4isrnet.com/land/2025/10/14/early-drops-of-new-army-command-software-delight-artillerists-in-drill/
Published: October 14, 2025 15:00
The Army is fast-tracking a next-generation command-and-control designed to give the force a battlefield edge.
China remains No. 1 threat in space: Space Force general
https://www.c4isrnet.com/space/2025/09/26/china-remains-no-1-threat-in-space-space-force-general/
Published: September 26, 2025 21:04
China is catching up to the U.S. military’s space capabilities at an “incredible pace," said Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess.
Germany unveils $40bn military-space investment, citing new threats
https://www.c4isrnet.com/global/europe/2025/09/25/germany-unveils-40bn-military-space-investment-citing-new-threats/
Published: September 25, 2025 12:27
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said two Russian satellites were tracking spacecraft used by the Bundeswehr, Germany's armed forces.
Space Development Agency launches first operational satellites
https://www.c4isrnet.com/space/2025/09/10/space-development-agency-launches-first-operational-satellites/
Published: September 10, 2025 15:10
The 21 spacecraft could start providing operational capability to combatant commands and other users within four to six months, according to SDA.
Trump links Space Command HQ move to Colorado’s ‘crooked’ voting laws
https://www.c4isrnet.com/space/2025/09/02/trump-links-space-command-hq-move-to-colorados-crooked-voting-laws/
Published: September 2, 2025 21:01
Twice Tuesday, Trump said Colorado’s mail-in voting policies influenced his decision to move SPACECOM headquarters from Colorado Springs to Huntsville.
Space Development Agency demos key space-to-air communications link
https://www.c4isrnet.com/space/2025/09/02/space-development-agency-demos-key-space-to-air-communications-link/
Published: September 2, 2025 16:01
The proof-of-concept demonstration took place in July and will inform future satellite development and operations.
Rocket Lab unveils new pad as firm preps first Neutron rocket launch
https://www.c4isrnet.com/space/2025/08/29/rocket-lab-unveils-new-pad-as-firm-preps-first-neutron-rocket-launch/
Published: August 29, 2025 16:05
Once operational, Neutron will be the largest rocket to fly from the Wallops Island spaceport.
Pentagon CTO says Defense Innovation Unit will remain independent
https://www.c4isrnet.com/pentagon/2025/08/27/pentagon-cto-says-defense-innovation-unit-will-remain-independent/
Published: August 27, 2025 17:51
Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael said his oversight of DIU is temporary as the Pentagon seeks a permanent replacement.
Pentagon CTO to oversee Defense Innovation Unit following Beck’s exit
https://www.c4isrnet.com/pentagon/2025/08/26/pentagon-cto-to-oversee-defense-innovation-unit-following-becks-exit/
Published: August 26, 2025 14:45
The announcement follows former DIU Doug Beck's resignation Monday.