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European Union IRIS² satellite programme implementation

10 clusters · 88 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: Europe backs Iris² satellite project to secure autonomous communications

The European Union is transitioning its IRIS² satellite connectivity programme from the planning phase to implementation. The initiative aims to establish European digital sovereignty by providing secure, independent com

Eutelsat OneWeb constellation service expansion

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Eutelsat orders 229 additional OneWeb satellites from Airbus

Eutelsat is expanding the utility and management of its OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation through new technological partnerships and software tools. Initially, Eutelsat partnered with OroraTech to int

Open Cosmos satellite company expansion

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Open Cosmos secures €300 million to expand satellite manufacturing

The UK-based satellite company Open Cosmos has expanded its operational scope and financial resources. Initially, the company secured a role in supporting a national defence communications push, transitioning from Earth

European defense industry growth and investment

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Airbus leads new E2D European defense technology fund

The European defense industry has shown significant growth and strategic investment activity. Airbus Defence and Space reported record revenues of €6.334 billion for the first half of 2026, driven by demand for military

France water crisis and wildfire response intensifies

19 clusters · 106 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: French firefighters test drones and seek more resources amid wildfires

By late July 2026, France’s water emergency intensified as record-low river levels and soil-moisture deficits strained agriculture and threatened wetlands. The drought fueled massive forest fires that burned over 42,000