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Philco

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commercial
United States
www.philco-intl.com/
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Philco won the competition to build the IDSCS satellites and established a production line capable of building one satellite every four days.

Mentioned as: PhilcoTechnical ProductFeb 16, 2026When second best is good enough: The Initial Defense Satellite Communications System

The history of the manufacturing business includes names such as Philco, Ford-Philco, Ford Aerospace, and Space Systems/Loral, which was acquired by MDA in 2012.

Mentioned as: PhilcoNarrative GeneralJan 13, 2026Latest News

Philco was purchased by Ford Motor Co. in 1961.

Mentioned as: PhilcoNarrative GeneralMay 3, 2023Private equity firm closes $6.4 billion deal to acquire Maxar Technologies

Philco was purchased by Ford Motor Co. in 1961.

Mentioned as: PhilcoNarrative GeneralAug 10, 2022Maxar’s satellite business looks to gain foothold in defense market