The European Space Agency plans to ask member states for $1.5 billion to help under Europe’s push to become more autonomous in space.

Moscow has green-lit a multi-year space plan that emphasizes more tangible outcomes and seeks to close a growing gap with rivals.

The House of Representatives on May 22 barely passed President Donald Trump’s extensive spending package, which includes a $150 billion plus-up in DOD spending.

Iceye is expanding its international partnerships through a deal with IHI Corporation that would lead to synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite production in Japan.

Work has begun on modernizing the Mitsubishi F-15J, the upgraded version of which has been designated as F-15UG by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

The European Investment Fund is putting $45 million into a fund run by Keen Venture Partners as part of Europe’s efforts to foster defense and space startups.

Tukwilah, Washington-based startup Starfish Space is planning its second satellite docking demonstration mission this summer.

DARPA is claiming a power-beaming distance record after transmitting energy using a laser over 8.6 km (5.3 mi).