Pole Star Defense Tapped for Mission-Critical Maritime Intelligence by Multiple U.S. Federal Agencies
Pole Star Defense closed Q4 2025 with two federal wins: a $36 million, three-year renewal with the U.S. Coast Guard and a new five-year contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Together, the awards extend the company’s role as a provider of maritime domain awareness to U.S. government customers. The Coast Guard renewal builds on a partnership first established in 2020 with a $50 million award. Under the extended agreement, Pole Star Defense continues to deliver vessel tracking, system modernization, and cloud-based analytics that support Coast Guard operations nationwide.
INFLECION: A New Name in Maritime SatCom by '28
AAC Clyde Space started the INFLECION project, something the company touts as a transformative initiative made possible by a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA). This marks the beginning of a project that will transform maritime domain awareness (MDA) through satellite technology.INFLECION is touted by its creator as a game changer for global maritime operations, addressing challenges and enhancing safety, efficiency, compliance, and environmental sustainability. The…