Why It Matters

Ragnarok Industries, a satellite broadband company focused on polar markets, terminated its lobbying engagement with Velocity Government Relations LLC effective June 6, 2026, according to a filing signed August 19, 2026.

The termination ends a lobbying relationship focused on defense spending. Ragnarok Industries had engaged Velocity Government Relations to advocate on the FY2026 and FY2027 Department of Defense Appropriations Acts and the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act. The company targets Earth-based polar broadband markets including in-flight internet, Arctic and Antarctic research stations, and maritime oil, gas, and mining industries.

By The Numbers

Ragnarok Industries paid Velocity Government Relations $41,676 in total lobbying expenses through the second quarter of 2026. The firm's top clients by lobbying expenditure include Umbra Lab Inc. ($127,586), L3Harris Technologies Inc. ($119,400), and Science Applications International Corp. ($102,000), all in the defense and aerospace sector.

Broader Context

Two registered lobbyists represented Ragnarok Industries at Velocity Government Relations: Erin Neal, a Partner at the firm, and Jo-Anne Sears, a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at Velocity Government Relations. Arctic satellite communications has emerged as a strategic defense priority, with allied governments investing heavily in polar broadband infrastructure; Canada recently awarded a 2.3 billion CAD contract for Arctic military satellite communications, underscoring the competitive landscape in which Ragnarok had been advocating for federal support.

Bottom Line

Ragnarok Industries has not disclosed hiring another lobbying firm to continue advocacy on defense appropriations or authorization matters. The company's decision to end the relationship leaves its legislative priorities on these defense measures without registered representation. The termination suggests Ragnarok may be deprioritizing federal defense spending advocacy or shifting its legislative strategy away from direct lobbying engagement on appropriations and authorization bills.

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