In an effort to improve space manufacturing readiness and deployment of resilient solutions, the US Department of War Innovation Unit (DIU) has contracted ALL.SPACE to assist in its rapid delivery of mission-critical multi-orbit satellite comms capabilities.
The UK may be able to requisition commercial vessels in a crisis, but modern shipping networks mean access to crews, specialist skills and support services is far from guaranteed.
Ireland is exploring an observer role in JEF+ as it seeks closer security cooperation, improved intelligence sharing and protection against emerging maritime threats.