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1. EU Expands IRIS² With Dedicated Defence Layer

  ESA — "IRIS² reinforced and accelerated as implementation advances"

  https://www.esa.int/Applications/Connectivity_and_Secure_Communications/IRIS2_reinforced_and_accelerated_as_implementation_advances

  (Cross-reference: EUSPA — https://www.euspa.europa.eu/newsroom-events/news/commission-accelerates-iris2-deployment-enhanced-security-and-expanded)

  (Cross-reference: SES — https://www.ses.com/news/press-release/commission-accelerates-iris2-deployment-with-enhanced-security-and-expanded)

2. NATO's Project 7 Solicits Commercial SATCOM Bids

  Space Intel Report — "NATO's Project 7 solicits bids to provide alliance with commercial satcom services on as-needed basis"

  https://www.spaceintelreport.com/nato-project-7-solicits-bids-to-provide-alliance-with-commercial-satcom-services-on-as-needed-basis/

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3. ST Engineering iDirect — Asia/Europe Defence Wins

  The Defense Post — "ST Engineering Wins Defense Satellite Communications Contracts in Asia, Europe"

  https://thedefensepost.com/2026/07/31/st-engineering-defense-satellite-communications/

  (Cross-reference: ST Engineering iDirect press release — https://www.idirect.net/news/st-engineering-idirect-secures-strategic-defense-wins-in-asia-and-europe/)

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1. NATO's HALO Constellation

  Breaking Defense — "Eight NATO allies to create new satellite mega-constellation"

  https://breakingdefense.com/2026/07/eight-nato-allies-to-create-new-satellite-mega-constellation/

2. UK Skynet 6 — NISTA Red Rating

  The Register — "Judgment day looms for UK's £8.35B Skynet military satellite comms upgrade"

  https://www.theregister.com/public-sector/2026/07/21/judgment-day-looms-for-uks-835b-skynet-military-satellite-comms-upgrade/5275060

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3. US Space Force — PTS-G / Swarm-1 (Viasat, Intelsat)

  Breaking Defense — "Space Force contracts Viasat, Intelsat for first of new anti-jam communication sats"

  https://breakingdefense.com/2026/06/space-force-contracts-viasat-intelsat-for-first-of-new-anti-jam-communication-sats/

4. Telesat — Canada Arctic Lightspeed Contract

  Via Satellite / SatelliteToday — "Telesat Expands Lightspeed Constellation for Arctic Military Satcom Program"

  https://www.satellitetoday.com/government-military/2026/08/04/telesat-expands-lightspeed-constellation-for-arctic-military-satcom-program/

  (Cross-reference: Telesat's own release — https://www.telesat.com/press/press-releases/telesat-secures-2-3-billion-arctic-military-satcom-contract-expanding-telesat-lightspeed-network-and-capacity-by-44/)

5. Poland — Sovereign Defence Telecom Satellite (Airbus / Thales Alenia Space / RADMOR)

  Airbus press release — "Airbus, Thales Alenia Space and RADMOR to partner for Poland's sovereign satellite"

  https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-04-airbus-thales-alenia-space-and-radmor-to-partner-for-polands-sovereign-satellite

  (Cross-reference: Thales Alenia Space release — https://www.thalesaleniaspace.com/en/press-releases/thales-alenia-space-airbus-defence-and-space-and-radmor-join-forces-develop-polands)

6. Poland Joins EU's IRIS² Programme

  Notes From Poland — "Poland joins EU satellite project developing European alternative to Starlink"

  https://notesfrompoland.com/2026/07/21/poland-joins-eu-satellite-project-developing-european-alternative-to-starlink/

7. Germany–Norway Hansa Arrangement (SPOCK 1 / Saga Satellites)

  Army Recognition — "Germany and Norway Link SPOCK 1 and Saga Radar Satellites to Strengthen NATO Maritime Surveillance"

  https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/aerospace-news/2026/germany-and-norway-link-spock-1-and-saga-radar-satellites-to-strengthen-nato-maritime-surveillance

8. Space Norway — Jan Mayen Arctic Ground Station

  Data Center Dynamics — "Space Norway partners with Norwegian MoD for cable landing station on Arctic island"

  https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/space-norway-partners-with-norwegian-mod-for-cable-landing-station-on-arctic-island/

9. SES / Airbus Netherlands — EAGLE-1 Optical Ground Station, Noordwijk

  Business Wire / SES press release (via Las Vegas Sun syndication)

  https://lasvegassun.com/news/2026/jul/15/ses-airbus-and-dutch-municipality-of-noordwijk-to-/

10. MilDef–Bundeswehr IT Framework Agreement

  Nordic Defence Sector — "MilDef signs seven-year framework agreement with the Bundeswehr"

  https://nordicdefencesector.com/en/article/mildef-signs-seven-year-framework-agreement-with-bundeswehr-worth-up-to-527-million-euros

11. Greenerwave / Telespazio — Flat-Panel Terminal Distribution Deal

  Telespazio press release — "Greenerwave and Telespazio France sign strategic agreement..."

  https://www.telespazio.com/en/news-and-stories-detail/-/detail/greenerwave-and-telespazio-france

  (Cross-reference: Via Satellite — https://www.satellitetoday.com/technology/2026/05/06/telespazio-to-distribute-greenerwave-multi-orbit-terminals-to-european-defense-market/)

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