> ## 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. # ๐Ÿš€ Space and Defense #14 - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/space-and-defense-15/ - Published: 2024-10-28T11:30:29.000Z - Updated: 2024-11-01T04:51:02.000Z - Description: HolonIQ's Space and Defense Newsletter covers the latest developments in national defense, drones, and space innovation and looks at the top space skills and deals. - Author: QS - Tags: Advanced Manufacturing **Happy Monday ๐Ÿ‘‹** This week, Australia announced a $4.7B deal to buy [advanced missiles](https://thedefensepost.com/2024/10/22/australia-advanced-us-missiles/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) from the U.S. The UK and Germany signed a "[milestone](https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/uk-and-germany-seal-milestone-defence-deal-on-way-to-bilateral-treaty/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)" defense agreement. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries introduced two AI-powered [combat drones](https://defence-blog.com/mitsubishi-showcases-ai-powered-combat-drones/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) at a Japanese aerospace event as part of Japanโ€™s military modernization. Turkey will donate [loitering munitions](https://thedefensepost.com/2024/10/21/turkey-donate-drones-albania/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to Albania, enhancing their defense partnership. Ex-SpaceX engineers raised $14M to scale an innovative [3D metal printing](https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/22/ex-spacex-engineers-land-14m-to-scale-new-method-for-3d-printing-metal/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) method. Space Solar partners with Transition Labs for Iceland to bring [space-based solar energy](https://www.satellitetoday.com/sustainability/2024/10/22/space-solar-signs-agreement-to-bring-energy-to-iceland/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) by 2030\. Lastly, Flock Safety acquired Aerodome for $300M, aiming to launch [law enforcement drones](https://www.govtech.com/biz/flock-safety-buys-a-drone-company-prepares-product-launch?ref=newsletters.qs.com) next year. In upskilling initiatives, GE Aerospace donated $50,000 to Ayrshire College in Scotland to support aerospace training. ## **๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ** National Defense **๐Ÿš€ Australia to Buy Advanced US Missiles in $4.7B Deal.** Australia announced a $4.7B deal to purchase[ advanced missiles](https://thedefensepost.com/2024/10/22/australia-advanced-us-missiles/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) from the United States for its navy amid rising military tensions in the Asia-Pacific region. **๐Ÿค UK and Germany Seal 'Milestone' Defence Deal.** The UK and Germany sealed a significant defense deal, which [Germany described](https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/uk-and-germany-seal-milestone-defence-deal-on-way-to-bilateral-treaty/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) as an 'expression of the new British orientation towards Europe.' The deal is seen as a milestone in a bilateral treaty between the two countries. **๐Ÿช– BAE Systems and Kongsberg Collaborate on Integrated Combat Solution for U.S. Forces.** BAE Systems entered into a teaming agreement with [Kongsberg Defence](https://www.defenseadvancement.com/news/new-teaming-agreement-brings-integrated-combat-solution-to-u-s-forces/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and Aerospace to bring an integrated combat solution to U.S. forces. ## **agreed** **๐Ÿ›ซ Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Unveils AI Combat Drones.** Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) revealed two [AI-powered](https://defence-blog.com/mitsubishi-showcases-ai-powered-combat-drones/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) combat drones at an aerospace exhibition in Japan as part of Japan's military modernization efforts. **๐Ÿค Turkey to Donate Kamikaze Drones to Albania.** Turkey will donate a significant number of [loitering munitions](https://thedefensepost.com/2024/10/21/turkey-donate-drones-albania/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) (kamikaze drones) to Albania, highlighting the strengthening ties between the two countries. **๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Teledyne FLIR Defense Unveils New Counter-Drone System at AUSA 2024\.** Teledyne FLIR Defense, a company specializing in security solutions, introduced its new Cerberusยฎ XL C-UAS air domain monitoring and [counter-drone platform](https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/army-news-2024/new-firefly-high-energy-laser-weapon-system-unveiled-at-ausa-2024-to-counter-drone-threats?ref=newsletters.qs.com) at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 2024 event. ## **๐Ÿช** Space Innovation **โ˜€๏ธ Space Solar to Bring Space-Based Solar Energy to Iceland by 2030.** Space Solar, a U.K. company, has agreed with Transition Labs to bring [space-based solar energy](https://www.satellitetoday.com/sustainability/2024/10/22/space-solar-signs-agreement-to-bring-energy-to-iceland/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to Iceland by 2030. **๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿš€ Space-ng Unveils AstroVision at Silicon Valley Space Week.** Space-ng, a technology company, unveiled AstroVision, a computer vision solution for [autonomous spacecraft navigation](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/space-ng-unveils-astrovision-at-silicon-valley-space-week-302281472.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com). **๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธ Aptos Unveils AI-Powered Satellite Communication Platform.** Aptos has announced a new [AI-focused satellite](https://www.militaryaerospace.com/commercial-aerospace/article/55237290/aptos-announces-new-ai-focused-satcom-platform?ref=newsletters.qs.com) communication (SATCOM) platform that allows satellites to process and transmit data more efficiently without relying on traditional ground stations. ## ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Skills and Workforce *With reskilling and upskilling playing a key role in closing workforce gaps, HolonIQ is now tracking these impactful initiatives shaping the space industry. Read on for this weekโ€™s insights.* **๐Ÿš€ GE Aerospace and its foundation have donated $50,000 to Ayrshire College in Scotland as part of a $2.3M global workforce initiative.** This funding will support new aerospace and manufacturing [training programs](https://centreforaviation.com/news/ge-aerospace-and-foundation-award-usd23m-to-support-manufacturing-workforce-1286951?ref=newsletters.qs.com), including an evening class and a training center at Glasgow Prestwick Airport. The partnership aims to expand skilled talent locally, address industry needs, and support economic growth. [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2024/10/Screenshot-2024-10-25-102758-1.png)](https://www.greenskills.org/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) HolonIQ has launched the [Green Skills Map](http://greenskills.org/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), an open-source framework initiated to catalog, evaluate, and contextualize the components of the rapidly expanding field of green jobs. This comprehensive taxonomy will serve as a resource for understanding the full spectrum and complexity of green skills required across various sectors, thereby enabling a cohesive approach toward achieving net zero and decarbonizing the global economy. Green Skills Map spans 11 areas, 54 sub-areas, and 243 green skills clusters. A snippet of the map covering four areas has been included above. Explore the full map on [greenskills.org](http://greenskills.org/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). ## ๐Ÿ’ฐSpace Deals **๐Ÿ–จ๏ธ Ex-SpaceX Engineers Secure $14M for Innovative Metal 3D Printing Method.** They raised $14M from Nvidia and Boeing to scale up a new 3D metal printing method, aimed at producing a variety of components, [including rocket engine parts](https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/22/ex-spacex-engineers-land-14m-to-scale-new-method-for-3d-printing-metal/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and exhaust systems for Formula 1 cars. **๐Ÿš Flock Safety Acquires Drone Company Aerodome.** Flock Safety, a public safety tech firm, acquired Aerodome for approximately [$300M](https://www.govtech.com/biz/flock-safety-buys-a-drone-company-prepares-product-launch?ref=newsletters.qs.com), a company specializing in drones for law enforcement, as part of its plans to launch drone products in the upcoming year. **๐Ÿ“ก ETL Systems Acquires SpacePath Communications.** ETL Systems, a U.K.-based satellite amplifier supplier, acquired [SpacePath Communications](https://www.satelliteevolution.com/post/etl-systems-acquires-spacepath-communications-to-strengthen-global-satellite-communications-offering?ref=newsletters.qs.com), another U.K.-based satellite amplifier supplier. --- **Thank you for reading. 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