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Northrop Grumman and 4iG to develop Hungary's first sovereign communications satellite

Northrop Grumman and 4iG Space and Defence Technologies have partnered to manufacture Hungary's inaugural national communications satellite. Utilizing the GEOStar-3 platform, the project aims to provide secure Ka-band services for regional government and commercial use, marking a critical advancement in Hungary’s independent aerospace capabilities and defense infrastructure.

Hungary | 7 days ago

Railways & Metro

Western Railway secures ₹3.98 billion to upgrade communication network for Kavach deployment

Indian Railways has authorized a ₹3.98 billion investment to deploy a 1,929-kilometer optical fiber network across its Ahmedabad and Ratlam divisions. This initiative forms a critical part of the national strategy to implement the Kavach train collision avoidance system.

7 days ago • India

Investments & Funding

Airtel secures $1 billion for Nxtra data centers from Alpha Wave Global, Carlyle, Anchorage

Bharti Airtel has raised $1 billion for its data center subsidiary Nxtra from Alpha Wave Global, Carlyle, and Anchorage Capital, with Airtel also participating. The funding will expand Nxtra’s capacity from 300 MW toward a 1 GW target as India’s data center market grows at 21% CAGR through 2030.

7 days ago • India

Telecom & Connectivity

Ericsson secures multi-year core network deal with SoftBank for 5G SA expansion

Ericsson has signed a multi-year framework agreement with SoftBank to deploy cloud-native core network solutions, supporting Japan's transition to 5G Standalone. The deal covers Ericsson's dual-mode 5G Core, user data consolidation, and cloud-based IMS solutions, enabling AI-driven operations and advanced use cases.

7 days ago • Japan

Telecom & Connectivity

Indian Railways sanctions ₹12 billion for KAVACH 4.0 and optical fibre network expansion

The Ministry of Railways has approved infrastructure projects exceeding ₹12 billion to deploy the KAVACH 4.0 safety system and upgrade communication networks. These initiatives focus on enhancing collision avoidance technology across Southern India and establishing a dual-fibre backbone in the Central and Gujarat regions.

7 days ago • India

Telecom & Connectivity

India backs domestic 6G innovation with TTDF funding and long-term spectrum roadmap

India has approved 104 research projects worth ₹2.71 billion to accelerate development of 6G technologies under the Telecom Technology Development Fund. Alongside the funding, the government has outlined a multi-phase spectrum roadmap and broader ecosystem initiatives to strengthen domestic telecom research and next-generation network capabilities.

7 days ago • India

Telecom & Connectivity

Jazz secures 190 MHz in Pakistan spectrum auction as government triples available bandwidth

VEON's Pakistani subsidiary Jazz has acquired 190 MHz of mobile spectrum in a government auction that tripled available bandwidth to 754 MHz. The USD 239.5 million acquisition, payable in rupees from 2027, supports Jazz's network expansion and digital services rollout across Pakistan's growing connectivity market.

7 days ago • Pakistan

AI & Automation

GAIL and RailTel sign MoU to integrate energy and digital telecommunications infrastructure

State-owned energy giant GAIL (India) and RailTel Corporation have entered a strategic partnership to expand India’s digital backbone. The collaboration focuses on leveraging existing network assets and artificial intelligence to enhance connectivity and digital services across the country.

7 days ago • India

Security & Intelligence

Lockheed Martin to integrate anti-jamming payloads into Japan’s next-generation defense satellite network

Lockheed Martin has partnered with Mitsubishi Electric to provide advanced anti-jamming payloads for Japan’s upcoming defense communication satellites. This collaboration aims to enhance secure, interoperable communications for the Japan Ministry of Defense while expanding regional aerospace capabilities and frequency availability for military operations in the Asia-Pacific.

7 days ago • Japan

Security & Intelligence

BAE Systems debuts Silver Link modular antennas to streamline defense aviation communications

BAE Systems has launched Silver Link, a suite of modular conformal antennas designed to accelerate the deployment of assured communications for air dominance programs. The solution focuses on reducing integration costs and shortening development cycles through adaptable, mass-producible hardware that preserves aircraft aerodynamic integrity.

7 days ago • United Kingdom

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Energy & Power | 2 days ago

EBRD approves USD 65 million for Egypt’s solar-plus-storage infrastructure project

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has committed USD 65 million to finance a hybrid 200 MW solar plant and 120 MWh battery storage facility in Aswan, Egypt. This initiative, developed by HAU Energy, marks a critical step in stabilizing the national grid while advancing the country's transition toward a low-carbon energy infrastructure.

Infrastructure | 2 days ago

USACE awards $113.8 million contract to J.F. Brennan for invasive carp deterrents at Brandon road project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $113.8 million contract to J.F. Brennan Company for leading-edge invasive carp deterrents as part of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project in Illinois. The award completes Increment I of the ecosystem restoration effort.

Energy & Power | 2 days ago

CoreMarine and Jumbo Offshore win contract for FLNG mooring installation in Argentina

CoreMarine and Jumbo Offshore have secured a contract from Southern Energy S.A. to transport, install, and hook up soft-yoke mooring systems for two FLNG vessels in Golfo San Matías. The project supports Argentina’s gas export expansion, with installations scheduled for 2027 and 2028.

Government & Policy | 2 days ago

NASA awards $76m data science contract to Development Seed for Marshall space flight center

NASA has selected Development Seed for a $76 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide R&D services to the Office of Data Science and Informatics at Marshall Space Flight Center. The contract includes a two-year base period with three one-year options through June 2031.