Governments are engaged in an arms race against cybercriminals to implement measures which support the construction of a firm digital backbone. Underpinning this strategy is the effectiveness of Zero Trust models at all levels, working in tandem with advancements in AL and ML, and a change in approach about where they’re deployed, to combat next-generation cyber challenges from individual and state actors.

Slingshot Aerospace wants space to be a safer place for all. That’s why the company is providing the increasingly crowded and potentially hazardous environment with free access to its Slingshot Beacon product which can help mitigate collisions by coordinating orbital access. We spoke to Erin Defossé, COO of Slingshot Aerospace about the offering.

It is clear that space debris is a huge and growing, problem. While there are a number of solutions out there to track objects in space and warn of close approaches, no system is as yet perfect in terms of object trajectory accuracy.

With so many disquieting revelations about the power and ubiquity of today’s cyber-threats, technology developers, industry partners, and government divisions are becoming increasingly concerned about the strength of today’s cybersecurity capabilities. Daniel Gizinski, Comtech’s Chief Strategy Officer for Defense, spoke with us about the nature of the threat, and how governments, defense agencies, and the private sector can best respond and prepare for the future.

Optical inter-satellite links have been discussed optimistically across the NewSpace market for a few years now as one of those emergent makeor-break possibilities that haven’t quite charmed the breadth of the industry but promise enviable results on paper. As one of the few players invested in the rewards of taking the risk on new technology, Telesat and its Lightspeed project has certainly been one to watch. J.J. Shaw, Vice President of Information, Security and Operations for Telesat Government Solutions spoke to us at MilSatCom 2022 to discuss the system’s capability.

The autonomous revolution that utopian thinkers have long theorised stands atop dozens of complementary technologies, not least of them IoT-connected remote systems that expand the reach of AI sophistication across the breadth of the globe. Daria Boiko, Vice President of IEC Telecom Group’s Commercial Division explains the industry she sees, and the myriad of efficiencies automated technologies can empower.

Dominance of the undersea domain – the underwater battlespace – will be achieved by the side best able to understand and exploit the environment and maintain superior situational awareness. Maintaining that network requires reliable and flexible data exchange.

Since the dawn of time mankind has wanted to visit the stars. With the space industry’s rapid growth, we are on track to send more people each year than the year before. These lucky few will experience what human history had only dreamed about. They are the elite of society who can afford such a price. However, a commercial space flight program built around non-fungible tokens (NFTs) could allow everyday civilians to embark on their journey to outer space for the price of the NFT they acquire.

We are at a point with satellite technology and 5G, that is both exhilarating and hugely challenging especially as applied to military users. Security, resiliency, redundancy, and diversity are all critical to the success of communications networks that support defense operations. Rajeev Gopal, Vice President of advanced defense systems for Hughes Network Systems explains how both technological expertise and the ability to partner are key.

The energy crisis brought on by the ongoing situation in Ukraine has invited many conversations around the sustainability implications of geopolitical events and defense entities, even inviting conversations about defense ESG (ethics, sustainability, and governance). Cvete Koneska, Head of Advisory at security intelligence firm Dragonfly has been fascinated by the evolving debates and was keen to discuss the future sustainable and ethical landscape of the defense industry.

Walton De-Ice has taken an evolutionary approach to antenna protection, creating novel solutions for emerging needs. Its varied offerings are keeping communications up and running in some of the harshest and most remote regions on Earth. Ray Powers, Director of Sales and Marketing, tells us how a 43-year-old company is able to stay on the leading edge.

For the defense industry, developments in drones and unmanned systems are moving forward at an increased pace —from relying on manual input and electrical control to progressively autonomous operations. As Advanced Air Vehicles (AAVs) evolve in intricacy and operational capacity, support and maintenance are becoming a priority. Vital processes are needed to escalate the full capabilities of AAVs as are supportive operating systems capable of sharing information among different collaborators of OEMs, defense forces, and defense contractors.