COGNICURRENT

The article discusses the potential quiet onset of a third world war through disruptions in space-based navigation systems and communications, highlighting the critical role of space infrastructure in modern civilization.

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Russia has significantly expanded its secret signals intelligence network in Vienna, Austria, aimed at intercepting NATO and other countries' satellite communications.

Norway and Germany are enhancing their strategic cooperation in space activities, focusing on satellite communications, monitoring, and launch capabilities.

OQ Technology, a European satellite telecommunications company with a subsidiary in Greece, has secured €25 million funding from the European Investment Bank to enhance its investment plans and accelerate its technology development.

Canada is advancing its satellite communications capabilities, aiming to create a constellation of low earth orbit satellites to bolster national security and reduce dependency on the U.S.

Open Cosmos has announced the launch of ConnectedCosmos, a satellite constellation aimed at enhancing European space sovereignty by providing secure and resilient communication services.

Hellas Sat is becoming an essential part of European satellite communications infrastructure with the development of Hellas Sat 5 and a European cooperation agreement.

Russian drone operations face ongoing difficulties across the front line due to disruptions in satellite communications, according to the Institute for Study of War (ISW).

Hellas Sat is becoming a critical piece of European infrastructure following a cooperation agreement for the Hellas Sat 5 satellite between France, Cyprus, and Greece.

Cyprus's President Nikos Christodoulides emphasizes the need for Cyprus to transition from being a consumer to a producer of defense solutions at the 'Battlefield ReDefined 2026' conference.

Hellas Sat is launching a new generation of satellite communications in Greece and Cyprus through strategic partnerships with leading French companies for high-speed optical telecommunications.

Hellas Sat inaugurates a new era in satellite communications for Greece and Cyprus with the launch of a geostationary satellite featuring high-speed optical laser telecommunications.

Russian soldiers expressed panic after SpaceX cut off Starlink satellite communications at Ukraine's request, impacting their military operations.

Egyptian company 'Aqmar' is set to launch satellite communication services to serve remote areas lacking traditional network coverage, focusing particularly on industrial projects and IoT applications.

Ukrainian sources assert that the absence of Starlink satellite communications has significantly diminished Russian offensive capabilities by as much as 50%.

Terram Astra has launched with plans to build advanced defence satellite communication hubs in the Australian outback, aiming to raise $US10 million in funding.

Russia loses access to the Starlink satellite system, impacting its military communications in the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

Latvia has developed a new communications solution to eliminate internet coverage gaps via a collaboration with the European Space Agency.

The Russian military is urgently searching for alternatives to the Starlink internet service after Ukraine claimed to have deactivated the terminals used by Russian troops, impacting their battlefield communications.

Russian spacecraft have intercepted communications from at least twelve key satellites above Europe, raising concerns about sensitive information security and potential manipulation of satellite trajectories by Moscow.

Ukrainian Defense Minister advisor Serhiy Beskrestnov reported that Russian forces ceased offensive operations in multiple areas due to disruptions in Starlink satellite communications.

Two Chinese nationals have been placed under investigation for allegedly trying to intercept satellite communications while renting an Airbnb in southwestern France.

Officials warn that Russia's actions pose not only a threat to the confidential information transmitted by satellites but may also allow Moscow to manipulate their trajectories or even force them to drop.

The article discusses reactions from Russian propagandists to the cutoff of their military's access to Elon Musk's satellite communications, the perceived threats from Russian use of Starlink against Ukraine and its neighbors, Ukraine's efforts to limit Russian Starlink usage with Musk's support, proposed alternative solutions within Russia for military communication issues, and practical possibilities for blocking these communications.

Activists in Iran are utilizing Starlink satellite internet to maintain online communications despite government restrictions.

The Iranian regime has initiated a complete digital blackout, successfully interfering with Starlink satellite communications to disconnect protesters from the internet.

The Ministry of Defense has announced that a space particle impacted the SPAINSAT-NG II communications satellite owned by Hisdesat, but confirmed there were no incidents impacting communications or military operations.