> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 🚀 Space and Defense #10 - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/space-and-defense-10/ - Published: 2024-09-30T11:30:13.000Z - Updated: 2024-10-17T08:14:46.000Z - Description: HolonIQ's Space and Defense Newsletter covers the latest developments in defense AI and mobility, weapon systems, and space operations and looks at the top space deals. - Author: QS - Tags: Advanced Manufacturing **Happy Monday 👋** In a significant trilateral [partnership](https://www.army-technology.com/news/darpa-dstl-and-drdc-form-us-uk-canada-ai-collaboration/?cf-view&ref=newsletters.qs.com), the UK, the US, and Canada are collaborating to enhance AI and cybersecurity systems for national defense. Meanwhile, the US Navy [awarded](https://breakingdefense.com/2024/09/navy-inks-long-awaited-9-6b-deal-with-hii-for-4-amphibious-warships/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) HII contracts worth $9.4B for four amphibious warships. Roketsan is [developing](https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/army-news-2024/breaking-news-tuerkiye-develops-hypersonic-missile-based-on-roketsans-tayfun-srbm-variant?ref=newsletters.qs.com#google%5Fvignette) a hypersonic missile, while Kalashnikov is set to [launch](https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/army-news-2024/kalashnikov-presents-rpl-20-belt-fed-machine-gun-for-first-time-at-adex-2024?ref=newsletters.qs.com) the RPL-20 light machine gun. Axiom Space and Burjeel Holdings will [collaborate](https://www.techafricanews.com/2024/09/24/axiom-space-burjeel-holdings-sign-mou-to-pioneer-microgravity-medical-research?ref=newsletters.qs.com) on medical research in space, and Astranis [secured](https://www.satellitetoday.com/government-military/2024/09/20/astranis-wins-space-force-contract-to-add-military-capability-to-omega-satellite/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) a $13.2M contract to enhance satellite communications for the U.S. military. Additionally, Sateliot raised [$11.2M](https://www.satellitetoday.com/finance/2024/09/23/spanish-iot-startup-sateliot-raises-33m-series-b-round/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in Series B funding. ## 🪖 Defense AI & Mobility **🤝 The UK, the US, and Canada formalized a trilateral collaboration**. MoD, DARPA, and DRDC lead the [partnership](https://www.army-technology.com/news/darpa-dstl-and-drdc-form-us-uk-canada-ai-collaboration/?cf-view&ref=newsletters.qs.com) to advance AI and cybersecurity systems for national defense, share technologies, enhance security, and develop autonomous AI defenses. **🔍 Xtract One Technologies announced the launch of its AI-driven weapons detection system, Xtract One Gateway.** Designed for cluttered environments, it [enhances](https://securityjournalamericas.com/xtract-one-weapons-detection-large/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) security efficiency with bi-directional screening, seamless passage, and precise threat identification, reducing screening times. **🚢 The Navy awarded HII contracts for four amphibious warships worth $9.4B**. The purchase includes three San Antonio-class amphibious transport ships and one amphibious assault ship to [support](https://breakingdefense.com/2024/09/navy-inks-long-awaited-9-6b-deal-with-hii-for-4-amphibious-warships/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) US Marines' amphibious assault, special operations, and expeditionary warfare, deploying Marines into combat and providing immediate support. ## **⚔️** Weapon Systems **🚀 Roketsan announced the development of a hypersonic variant of its Tayfun Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM).** This [advancement](https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/army-news-2024/breaking-news-tuerkiye-develops-hypersonic-missile-based-on-roketsans-tayfun-srbm-variant?ref=newsletters.qs.com#google%5Fvignette) boosts Turkey’s missile capabilities, placing it among elite nations with hypersonic technology capable of Mach 5.5 speeds, enhancing its strategic deterrence. **🔫 Kalashnikov Concern plans to debut its new RPL-20 belt-fed light machine gun at ADEX 2024\.** This 5.45 mm gun offers high firing density with 100-200 round belts, modularity, and a Picatinny rail for sights. Two versions are available, prioritizing [sustained fire](https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/army-news-2024/kalashnikov-presents-rpl-20-belt-fed-machine-gun-for-first-time-at-adex-2024?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and modern combat adaptability. **💣 Milkor launched its Milkor 380 tactical drone at AAD 2024, showcasing its versatility in reconnaissance and strike missions.** With a 30-hour endurance, 4000 km range, five hardpoints, and advanced optical and radar systems, it [excels](https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/aerospace-news/2024/milkor-revolutionizes-unmanned-combat-solutions-with-milkor-380-medium-altitude-drone?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in surveillance, combat, and disaster response operations. ## 📡 Space Operations **🩺 Axiom Space and Burjeel Holdings signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on medical research in space.** Their first [initiative](https://www.techafricanews.com/2024/09/24/axiom-space-burjeel-holdings-sign-mou-to-pioneer-microgravity-medical-research/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) involves sending medical technologies to space for testing on Axiom Mission 4 by utilizing microgravity to explore human health advancements and is planned to launch next spring. **🛰️ Astranis won a $13.2M U.S. Space Force contract to add military Ka-band compatibility to its Omega satellite.** Omega, set to launch in 2026, will [enhance](https://www.satellitetoday.com/government-military/2024/09/20/astranis-wins-space-force-contract-to-add-military-capability-to-omega-satellite/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) tactical satellite communications, providing anti-jam capabilities and increased resiliency for the U.S. military. **🛸 NASA awarded Firefly Aerospace a contract to launch NOAA's QuickSounder satellite in February 2026.** QuickSounder is part of NOAA's NEON network, [supporting](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nasa-selects-launch-provider-for-new-noaa-environmental-satellite-302256190.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) weather forecasting, disaster management, and climate monitoring with small to medium-sized satellites in low Earth orbit. ## 💰Space Deals **🛰️ Sateliot**, a company operating a low-Earth orbit nanosatellite constellation, secured [$11.2M](https://www.satellitetoday.com/finance/2024/09/23/spanish-iot-startup-sateliot-raises-33m-series-b-round/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Series B funding from Global Portfolio Investments to advance its in-house technologies and launching a network of over 100 5G IoT satellites to deliver real-time, worldwide coverage by 2028. --- **Thank you for reading. 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