30 SMT007 MAGAZINE I NOVEMBER 2026
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Genie Space Edge Processor Achieves
Space Heritage With Successful U.S.
Space Force Mission ⊲
The successful mission marks a significant step in
the evolution of space-based computing by bringing
powerful computer vision autonomy directly to the
spacecraft, while enabling AI-driven autonomy and
real-time RPO mission processing in space.
Yank Technologies Wins NASA Contracts
for Lunar, Mars Wireless Power ⊲
Yank Technologies is developing two new wireless
power systems for the Moon and Mars: a modular
wireless power system for umbilical applications
and high-power density kilowatt AC-DC converters
with self-diagnostics.
For Cybersecurity Certification, a Pause
Is Not a Pass ⊲
For contractors who store, process, and/or transmit
controlled unclassified information, CMMC imple-
mentation is not optional. The DoD paused Phase
2 on July 13 and initiated a 60-day review of the
CMMC program. For contractors racing toward a
completed assessment by the original enforcement
date, the obvious question becomes: Does that
mean we can stop?
Airbus Completes Quarkslab Acquisition ⊲
Acquisition of the French cybersecurity company
Quarkslab follows regulatory approvals. This invest-
ment is another step in Airbus' strategy to rein-
force its position as a trusted, sovereign partner for
French authorities, while expanding its footprint in
the European cybersecurity landscape.
Defense Speak Interpreted: The Impact
of Venture Capital-backed Defense
Contractor Firms ⊲
There are several nimble new Defense contrac-
tors exploding in size—Anduril Industries, Saronic,
Shield AI, Mach Industries, Castellian, among them.
Why are venture capitalists, the wizards of the finan-
cial future, backing these companies in an industry
segment that they traditionally wouldn't touch?
Virtus Solis Signs 20-Year Space Solar
PPA with Brae Systems for 250 MW
Clean Power ⊲
Virtus Solis will supply 100 MW of 24/7 orbital
solar baseload power, delivering 876,000 MWh
annually, via a dedicated terrestrial receiving
station to be constructed in Illinois.
U.S. Navy Doubles UAS Command
Capacity with Second MD-5C ⊲
The U.S. Navy has doubled its fleet capacity to
operate the MQ-25A Stingray™ unmanned aircraft
system (UAS) over a five-month period. USS Theo-
dore Roosevelt (CVN 71) received the first opera-
tional MD-5C in March 2026, followed by USS
Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in August 2026.
RTX's Raytheon Wins $24.4B Multi-Year
SM-6 Contract ⊲
Building on landmark agreements between
Raytheon and the Department of War, this long-
term order ensures a consistent, reliable supply of
SM-6s for the U.S. Navy. SM-6 is the only combat-
proven weapon that can perform anti-air warfare,
anti-surface warfare and ballistic missile defense.
Satellite IoT Subscribers to Reach 42M
by 2030 ⊲
Only about 10% of the Earth's surface has access
to terrestrial connectivity services, which leaves a
massive opportunity for satellite IoT communica-
tions. Satellite connectivity provides a complement
to terrestrial cellular and non-cellular networks in
remote locations
Northrop Grumman Continues In-Space
Industry Leadership With New Facility
Opening in Arizona ⊲
Northrop Grumman is deepening its long-term
commitment to Arizona and the greater Phoenix
metro area as a key hub for advanced manu-
facturing and space engineering, creating high
skilled jobs, bolstering the regional industrial base,
and helping shape the future of the U.S. space
economy.
