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05 Feb 26. MILSATCOM USA 2026: Accelerating the Future of Military Connectivity. SAE Media Group’s MILSATCOM USA 2026, June 8-10, is set to convene defense and industry leaders to advance resilient, next-generation U.S. military satellite communications SAE Media Group has announced the launch of the 10th annual edition of MILSATCOM USA, the leading conference dedicated to strengthening U.S. military satellite communications and advancing next‑generation protected, resilient, and expeditionary SATCOM capabilities.
Taking place in Arlington VA, USA, on June 8-10, this year’s event will bring together senior commanders, program managers, technical experts, and industry innovators to define the future of secure military communications in an increasingly contested space environment.
Why Now?
The demand for innovative and resilient SATCOM capabilities for today’s warfighters has never been greater. As global threats evolve and contested environments become the operational norm, military forces require SATCOM systems that are lighter, smaller, more portable, and far more robust. At the same time, emerging disruptive technologies, new space architectures, and rapidly advancing space‑based capabilities are reshaping the battlespace. To maintain operational advantage, armed forces must accelerate the adoption of cutting‑edge MILSATCOM solutions that ensure secure, reliable communications – anywhere, anytime.
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SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT
Marking its 10th anniversary, MILSATCOM USA arrives at a pivotal moment for defense communications. Attendees will gain firsthand insight from warfighters operating on the ground, senior innovators leading SATCOM modernization efforts, and the industry partners enabling rapid technological advancement.
As the strategic importance of resilient communication increases, MILSATCOM USA provides an essential forum to understand current challenges, explore breakthrough solutions, and accelerate progress across U.S. and allied MILSATCOM programs.
Key sessions not to be missed on the MILSATCOM USA agenda:
- ‘Space Delta 8 – SATCOM Warfighting’
- ‘Enhancing SATCOM OTM Capabilities for US Forces Through Rapid Acquisition and Development’
- ‘Driving Innovative Partnerships With Allies, Interagencies, and Industry’
- ‘Delivering Global Protected, Secure, Survivable, and Resilient Strategic SATCOM to NC3 Users’
(Source: https://www.defenseadvancement.com/)
04 Feb 26. Russian arms makers vanish from Asia’s largest airshow. Russian defense companies have vanished from major airshows in Asia, which experts say reflects the country’s shrinking and increasingly concentrated arms-export industry. For the second consecutive year, Russian manufacturers were absent from the roster of attendees at the Singapore Airshow, the largest aerospace exhibition in Asia, which runs from Feb. 3-8. Moscow previously had a much larger presence at the event, even launching joint exhibition pavilions at the 2020 show for Russian Helicopters and United Aircraft Corporation, which was attended by a range of officials. The country also used to showcase several aircraft models.
“What we are seeing is not a strategic pivot away from Asia, but a forced reallocation under severe structural constraints,” said Francesco Schiavi, research fellow at the Middle East Institute Switzerland. “Russia’s absence from these key shows reflects the shrinking, regionalized and increased concentration of its arms-export profile that has been exacerbated by the war in Ukraine.”
Russia’s arms exports to Asian customers peaked from around 2005 to 2011. During this period, it won major contracts with India and China. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, in 2025, Beijing accounted for 60% of all Russian deliveries of major weapons.
A reminiscence of this past at this year’s airshow is the modified Sukhoi Su-30 MKM jets that the Malaysian Air Force flew during an aerial performance here. A Russian delegation led by the Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu did visit Myanmar this week to sign a military cooperation agreement. Over the last year, Russian arms makers have increasingly courted potential Middle East customers, especially in the Gulf region. This has, in part, translated to reinforcing their presence at defense fairs, as was the case at the IDEX and NAVDEX exhibitions in February 2025 in Abu Dhabi. The country had over a dozen exhibitors that afforded a prominent display of weaponry and pitched upgraded variants of their weapons.
Schiavi added that Moscow’s outreach to the Middle East and Africa is “selective and compensatory,” citing Algeria’s Su-57 purchase and continued engagement with Mali, eastern Libya and Ethiopia as examples.
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently said the national arms industry earned more than $15 bn in export revenues last year; however, the expert said that this figure has been widely questioned by Western analysts.
It is important to note that since February 2022, Moscow has not published official defense export information, rendering the verification process more challenging.
Russia also flew some of its military equipment to Saudi Arabia weeks ahead of the World Defense Show taking place next week. In an interview with the state news media TASS, the director general of Rosoboronexport said that the country will unveil new battle-tested systems at the event. (Source: Defense News)
04 Feb 26. SPACE-COMM Update. four weeks, London will serve as the host city for the largest and most influential space industry event ever held in the UK. Global policymakers and business leaders will gather at Space-Comm Expo Europe, taking place on March 4-5 at ExCeL London. Space-Comm Expo Europe will welcome over 5,400 delegates, 250 exhibitors and 200 speakers from over 50 countries, with inspirational speakers and cutting edge technology, exploring new opportunities to accelerate the future of the European space industry.
In the UK and across Europe, space has never been more fundamental to security and modern economies with space infrastructure vital to defence, communications, navigation, finance, energy and emergency response. In the UK the sector is valued at £18.6 bn to the UK economy, with the European Space Agency (ESA) confirming a budget of €22.1 bn from 2026-28, and a global industry valued at an estimated $1 trillion by 2030.
Space-Comm Expo will take place against the backdrop of the UK Space Agency (UKSA) merging in to Department of Science, Innovation and Technology, the announcement this week of Dr Paul Bate stepping down as CEO, and Elon Musk’s SpaceX merger with xAI to create the world’s most valuable private company.
Will Whitehorn OBE, Executive Chair of Space-Comm Expo, said: “We are in the midst of an industrial space revolution, and right now an explosion in the dual use of satellite data and technology for defence and civilian purposes in tandem. The SpaceX and xAI merger will be seismic for the industry and investors, with launch capacity, satellite constellations and orbital infrastructure accelerating exponentially. Space-Comm Expo Europe provides a vital forum for leaders from government, industry, and business to promote collaboration, innovation, and drive investment to help accelerate the full potential of the UK and European space sector.”
Alun Williams, ADS Director of Space, said: “The UK space sector has matured into a hub of world-class entrepreneurship, engineering, and innovation, supporting over 55,000 highly skilled jobs and delivering over £18.6 bn in value to the UK economy. Space-Comm Expo Europe is a fantastic opportunity to spotlight that impressive contribution and gather together to drive innovation, strengthen industry-government relationships, and unlock new commercial ventures during this new space age.
Space-Comm Expo will feature speakers from NASA, ESA, UN, NATO, UKSA and space agencies from around the world, alongside business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, scientists, and academics. The event provides unrivalled access for networking and opportunities for collaboration between public and private sectors. Attendees are being encouraged to register soon with just four weeks to go, before the event takes place at ExCeL London.
Now in its sixth year Space-Comm Expo has unveiled its busiest programme to date. The event is free to attend the expo, whilst a paid pass is required the conference theatres and business programmes. The keynote theatre will provide a focal point for discussion and debate, with additional theatres for Defence & National Security, Space Technology and Space Data. This year’s event also features an international government and delegation programme, transatlantic collaboration in action, an ambassador roundtable summit, and dedicated symposiums for space investment, insurance, and law.
At the heart of the event will be the expo exhibition with global primes, cutting edge SME’s and fast growth start-ups showcasing space capabilities of today, and inspiring concepts for the future. The event provides the ideal opportunity for business leaders, engineers and entrepreneurs to explore over 250 exhibitors, including: computing, design, electronics, launch, manufacturing, optics, propulsion, robotics, satellites, security, software, spaceports and subsystems. Exhibitors and sponsors confirmed for this year’s event include BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Telespazio, ViaSat, Babcock, GHGSat, Fragomen, DLA Piper, Skyrora, Relm Insurance, OHB, PA Consulting, and Sofant.
Space-Comm Expo is organised in partnership with ADS Group, the UK trade association for advancing leadership in aerospace, defence, security, and space. The event provides a global forum and platform to support collaboration and drive investment, vital for the growth of the industry in UK and European space industry.
For further information, visit Space-Comm Expo Europe: https://space-comm.com
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