communications – The Defense Post

May- 2026 -

7 May

France’s New SSA Camera Can Spot 10-Centimeter Objects in Space

Simera Sense France is rolling out a new space situational awareness camera designed to improve how satellites detect, track, and react to activity in orbit in real time.

7 May

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Nokia, Lockheed Push 5G Into Battlefield Use

Nokia Federal Solutions and Lockheed Martin are moving 5G closer to battlefield use, aiming to give US forces secure, high-speed communications in contested environments.

6 May

Europe

REACT II addresses the development of future strategic Airborne Electronic Attack capabilities.

Ronald Watkins

Indra Leads EU Push for Multifunction RF Systems Under SCEPTER Program

Indra Group is researching if a single radio frequency architecture can replace separate radar, electronic warfare, and communications.

5 May

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Anduril Pushes 5G Connectivity Into Remote Battlefields With Deployable Sentry Tower

Anduril Industries is bringing high-speed 5G connectivity to austere battlefield environments with a rapidly deployable Sentry Tower system.

Apr- 2026 -

7 April

Americas

Ethan M. Encarnacion

US Eyes ‘Tactical Moving Map’ to Supercharge Aircrew Awareness

The US is on the hunt for a prototype solution that could help its aircrews adapt to modern warfare threats.

2 April

Americas

Soldier preparing a deployable satellite

Rojoef Manuel

L3Harris, Comtech Debut Multi-Orbit Tactical SATCOM Modem

L3Harris Technologies and Comtech Telecommunications have introduced an embeddable multi-orbit satellite communications modem designed for military use.

Mar- 2026 -

18 March

Americas

An artist rendering of the Advanced Extremely High Frequency System satellite.

Ronald Watkins

Hughes Wins USAF Contract for Hybrid Satellite Network Research

Hughes Network Systems has secured a US Air Force research contract to explore new approaches for managing hybrid satellite networks.

16 March

Americas

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., flies during career day at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., on May 5, 2007. (DoD photo by Kenn Brown, U.S. Air Force. (Released))

Rojoef Manuel

Chinese AI Monitoring System Allegedly Tracked US B-2 Bombers After Iran Strike

Chinese defense technology has intercepted radio transmissions from US B-2 Spirit bombers involved in a March 1 strike on Iran, claiming its AI-powered monitoring system detected the signals despite the aircraft’s stealth capability.

Feb- 2026 -

27 February

Americas

210803-N-TP544-2022 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 3, 2021) Chief Operations Specialist Mark Chaisson teaches Ensign Elizabeth Herington how to use a radar console aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) August 3, 2021. Kearsarge is underway to support Large-Scale Exercise 2021 (LSE 2021), a globally integrated exercise designed to test advanced warfare concepts across the full-range of maritime and amphibious operations under Distributed Maritime Operations (DMO). LSE 2021 will take place Aug. 3-16, 2021, in the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. Fleet Forces, and U.S. Naval Forces Europe areas of operation, as well as virtually. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Taylor Parker)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Greenlights Production of CACI’s Spectral Shipboard EW Solutions

CACI International’s Spectral electronic warfare program has achieved Milestone C approval from the US Navy, clearing the way for low-rate initial production and deployment to the fleet.

24 February

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