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“House Bill 577 co-sponsored by Rep. Philip Wayne Griffitts, Jr. and Rep. Alina Garcia, and Senate Bill 968 co-sponsored by Sen. Alexis Calatayud and Sen. Jay Trumbull, expand Florida’s spaceport system territory to include Homestead Air Reserve Base and Tyndall Air Force Base into Florida’s spaceport territory. This enhancement helps attract a diverse range of aerospace companies and investors, driving greater economic growth and technological progress in new regions of Florida’s already unbeatable location. Including these two bases into the spaceport system territory bolsters and fortifies current operations, while enhancing opportunities for aerospace development. Florida’s spaceport system territory currently includes these strategic locations: Cape Canaveral Spaceport, Cecil Spaceport, Eglin Air Force Base, Cape San Blas, Space Coast Regional Airport and Spaceport and Patrick Space Force Base. The state can better support military resilience by enhancing the bases and creating aerospace hubs in new regions of the state”.

With the recent passage of Florida Senate Bill 968, Space Florida is set to expand its aerospace footprint by adding Homestead Air Reserve Base and Tyndall AFB to its spaceport portfolio. This strategic move enhances the aerospace landscape and promises exciting opportunities for engine testing, satellite manufacturing, and more. With 146 projects in motion and a hefty $3.9 billion investment to date, the future of space exploration and development in Florida is bright. #AerospaceIndustry #SpaceFlorida  

U.S. #defense investment in #SeaSystems and the incentives of Native Entities' 8(a) status are increasing #governmentcontracting opportunities for key market participants and supporting a healthy M&A environment in the Air, Land, Sea, & Space Systems sector. Read more in our latest Air, Land, Sea, & Space Systems Market Update from Head of ADGS Tess Oxenstierna: https://hubs.la/Q02F7_dC0 #shipbuilding #maritime #marketresearch

🛰️Have you heard about our Civil Security from Space programme? Check out our brand new video below! 👇🏽 Find out everything you need to know about how the programme aims to foster the use of space-based solutions, helping to save lives and livelihoods while enabling civil security players to act swiftly to support humanitarian responses, law enforcement, safety and emergency events, anywhere, at any time and for the benefit of everyone. You can also learn more about the programme here 👉🏽https://lnkd.in/eaivEwiB #solutions #connectivity #secure #earthobservation #earth #innovation #satellites #satellitecommunication #satcom #flooding #wildfires #europeanspaceagency #esa #space #partnership #safety #digital #accelerate #advance #society #prosperity #newspace #naturaldisasters #safeguard #hazards #crisismanagement #partnership #workingtogether #heatwaves #optimisation #global #spacesystems #technology #response #energy #business #climate #climatechange #europe #collaboration #solution #navigation

𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲'𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 It's one of the largest new rail projects in Europe, set to plug a major gap in the continent’s high-speed network. Over 800km long and running across three countries that have lacked a modern railway since the fall of the Soviet Union, Rail Baltica is a scheme that is throwing up some immense challenges. And as one of the EU’s transport priorities over the course of this decade, the pressure is on to get it right. Check out this insightful article and video from The B1M to find out more about this ambitious project. (Link in comments) #TheB1M #MegaProjects #Rail #CivilEngineering

Railway gauge as another focal point of geopolitical tensions. A decade or so ago, there was a discussion on extending the Ukrainian 1520 mm gauge into Vienna that elicited some unease--for geopolitical reasons. Now, for a different--but again, geopolitical reasons--the talk is now of extending 1435 mm into Ukraine. Something as tangible, and as mundane(?!) as a railway track nevertheless represents a physical manifestation of the changing international dynamics. The Rail Baltica project betrays a similar dynamic, particularly more salient since February 2022. Just as in the late-19th/early-20th century, railway gauge has climed back up to the top of the geostrategic agenda.

@Dr. Rituraj Kumar, Director @CAIR Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) DefSAT Conference & Expo #DefSAT2024 "Sub-metre mapping revolutionizes precision in spatial analysis, offering unprecedented detail for diverse applications from urban planning to environmental monitoring." #environmentalmonitoring #urbanplanning

Minister Blair Visits Inuvik: Strengthening Canada's Arctic Defence & Infrastructure Exciting updates from Inuvik, NT! Minister of National Defence Bill Blair recently visited to discuss the new Arctic defence policy "Our North, Strong and Free", showcasing Canada’s ongoing commitment to protecting Arctic sovereignty and creating economic opportunities for northern communities. Major Investments: * $218M over 20 years for Northern Operational Support Hubs, ensuring a greater year-round presence and building multi-use infrastructure that benefits Indigenous and Northern communities. * $18.4B over 20 years for modern tactical helicopters, boosting airlift capacity to assert Canada’s sovereignty and respond swiftly to natural disasters. * $307M over 20 years for advanced airborne early warning aircraft, significantly improving Canada’s ability to detect and respond to threats in coordination with the United States. * $1.4B over 20 years for specialized maritime sensors to monitor Canada’s maritime approaches, critical in defending against evolving underwater threats. * $222M over 20 years to build a new Arctic satellite ground station, enhancing our ability to detect, deter, and respond to security challenges. Inuvik continues to play a vital role in Canada’s defence strategy as a key transportation and strategic hub in the Arctic. These investments underscore Canada’s long-term commitment to strengthening our northern communities while enhancing our defence capabilities in the region. https://lnkd.in/gkngcdgr #CanadaDefence #ArcticSovereignty #NORAD #Inuvik #NWT #InfrastructureInvestments #IndigenousPartnerships #CanadianArmedForces #Indigenous #Inuit #Inuvialuit Inuvialuit Regional Corporation

Greece and Türkiye May Begin Talks on Maritime Boundary Disputes in 2024 https://lnkd.in/dRcaHE_u #marineengineer #MaritimeIndustry #Shipping #MarineTechnology #maritimeinnovation #OceanTransportation #PortsAndTerminals #MarineEngineering #MaritimeLogistics #MaritimeTrade #NavalArchitecture #Seafarers #MaritimeSafety #Oceanography #MaritimeLaw

Poseidon Leads the Charge: One Year of Innovative Decarbonization Solutions for Naval Transport Poseidon, a trailblazer in maritime sustainability, is commemorating its first anniversary of pioneering decarbonization efforts in naval transport. Over the past year, Poseidon has made significant strides in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting eco-friendly practices in the industry. "Reaching this milestone is a testament to our unwavering commitment to decarbonization. We're proud to be at the forefront of naval transport's sustainable transformation and look forward to continuing our mission towards a cleaner, greener future." Poseidon Official stated Poseidon's achievements align with the @International Maritime Organization's (IMO) ambitious goal to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2050. As the maritime industry continues to navigate the challenges of climate change, Poseidon's pioneering work serves as a beacon of hope for a more sustainable future. Source: https://lnkd.in/dXsnvT_x For comprehensive maritime data, check www.shipsdnaportal.com and follow us ShipsDNA Portal for more maritime news. #ShipsDNA #MaritimeLatest #Poseidon #DecarbonizingNavalTransport #EMethanol #GreenFuture