The global space industry is booming with innovative startups across continents – from launch vehicle developers to satellite manufacturers, Earth observation firms, communications constellations, in-orbit service providers, and space tourism pioneers. Below we compile 100 notable space and satellite startups from around the world, grouped by their specialization. Each entry lists the startup’s country of…
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The GNSS Augmentation & Precise Positioning Services Market is entering a phase of rapid growth, fueled by surging demand for centimeter-level accuracy across industries. High-precision GNSS correction services – including satellite-based augmentation, real-time kinematic (RTK) networks, and precise point positioning (PPP) – have become indispensable for modern applications like precision agriculture, construction automation, surveying, and…
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Modern militaries rely on robust communication networks to coordinate operations, from secure battlefield radios to satellites and smartphone-based systems. Precise and secure communications are the sinews of good decision-making on the battlefield – a decisive factor in warfare that enables effective command and control of forces othjournal.com. This report explores the history of military telecommunications…
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Introduction to Quantum Technologies Quantum technology is a cutting-edge field that harnesses the laws of quantum mechanics – the physics of the very small – to unlock new capabilities in computing, communication, sensing, and more spinquanta.com. Unlike classical technologies based on bits and Newtonian physics, quantum technologies exploit uniquely quantum phenomena like superposition (quantum bits…
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Governments worldwide are entering a “Sky Wars” satellite arms race – a contest to secure robust military satellite communications (Satcom) for the coming decade. From 2025 to 2035, defense agencies are pouring resources into Satcom as warfighters demand resilient, everywhere-connectivity. The Ukraine conflict underscored Satcom’s importance (e.g. Starlink kept forces online), spurring militaries to accelerate…
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Missile technology forms the backbone of modern military power, from intercontinental nuclear-tipped rockets to precision-guided tactical weapons. This comprehensive country-by-country guide details the world’s missile systems – ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, anti-ship and air-defense missiles, air-to-air weapons, and more – including those in service, in development, or recently retired. For each nation, we outline key…
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1. Chinese EV Production Powerhouse – Scale, Players & Hubs China’s electric vehicle industry is the largest in the world, accounting for 58–70% of global EV production in recent years en.wikipedia.org iea.org. In 2024 alone, China produced over 11–13 million electric cars (battery EVs and plug-in hybrids), which was about half of all new cars…
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Introduction & Development History The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a single-engine multirole fighter jet that first emerged from the U.S. Air Force’s Lightweight Fighter (LWF) program in the 1970s. Conceived by a group of innovative engineers known as the “Fighter Mafia,” the F-16 was designed as an affordable, lightweight day fighter with superb agility en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org. General Dynamics built…
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Introduction and Overview An F-35A Lightning II in flight. The fifth-generation F-35 is designed as a multi-role stealth fighter, intended to dominate both air-to-air and air-to-ground engagements.The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is a family of single-seat, single-engine fifth-generation stealth fighters developed under the Joint Strike Fighter program en.wikipedia.org. It was conceived as a multirole platform equally adept at…
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From AI-powered drone swarms to autonomous cyber defenders, artificial intelligence is reshaping the battlefield at a startling pace. Military powers worldwide are racing to deploy smarter machines that can think, learn, and even make decisions on the fly – promising to redefine how wars are fought. Are we on the brink of an AI-driven revolution in warfare,…
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