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1. Space Force Multi-Vendor Space Data Network Contracts

SpaceNews — "Space Force awards five companies $60 million for multi-vendor satellite network tests"

https://spacenews.com/space-force-awards-five-companies-60-million-for-multi-vendor-satellite-network-tests/

(Cross-reference: DefenseScoop — https://defensescoop.com/2026/08/13/space-force-taps-5-companies-space-data-network-connectivity-demos/)

(Cross-reference: Air & Space Forces Magazine — https://www.airandspaceforces.com/space-force-adds-new-vendors-space-data-network-5-awards/)

2. 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)

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3. 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/

4. 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/)

5. L3Harris — DEUCSI Lightweight Aircraft SATCOM Terminals

Military Aerospace — "L3Harris moves forward on satellite communications (SATCOM) using commercial internet for military aircraft"

https://www.militaryaerospace.com/communications/article/55017666/l3harris-technologies-satellite-communications-satcom-commercial-internet-military-aircraft

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