Event Preview

Munich – October 27, 2026 -- ST Engineering iDirect will hold its Defence Technology Day in Munich on June 10, and a new podcast from the company previews the satellite communications (SATCOM) topics on the agenda.

Dave Davis, Senior Technical Director of Global Government at ST Engineering iDirect, hosts the discussion. His guests are Joey Williamson of Airbus Defence and Space and Henry Nelson of Marconi Technologies UK, formerly Ultra I&C.

Ukraine war and LEO constellations change how governments buy SATCOM

The panel examines how geopolitical tensions have shifted SATCOM demand. It cites the war in Ukraine and the rise of low Earth orbit (LEO) constellations as the two developments that changed how governments approach satellite communications.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- June 8, 2026 -- Eurobike will turn one of cycling's most contested engineering questions into a centerpiece of its 2026 program. The trade fair, organized by Fairnamic GmbH, plans to showcase 32-inch wheel concepts for gravel and mountain bikes across its exhibition floor and a series of expert sessions before the show opens in Frankfurt on June 24. For component makers, frame developers and buyers, the move offers a working venue to weigh whether larger diameters move from prototype to standard. It also positions the event as a reference point for an industry still deciding where wheel sizes go next.