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The U.S. military is challenged to counter China’s rapid advances in space technology.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralJul 26, 2023Space Command nominee: U.S. has to prepare to respond to aggression against satellites

The Department of Defense awarded Anduril an $8,000,000 contract extension to field its mesh networking software at Space Surveillance Network sites through December 2024.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipJul 20, 2023Space Force using Anduril software to integrate U.S. space surveillance sensors

Lane 2 of NSSL Phase 3 requires heavy-lift launchers that can fly payloads to nine reference orbits that include some of the most demanding Department of Defense and intelligence agency missions.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralJul 19, 2023Space Force changed launch procurement plan due to concerns about capacity

The SpaceX Transporter-8 launch included two 6U CubeSats built by Blue Canyon Technologies for the Department of Defense Modular ISR (MISR) program.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralJul 19, 2023Blue Canyon Technologies provides defense-critical smallsats on Transporter-8 Launch

Under the dual-lane NSSL strategy, multiple medium-lift rockets will be selected to launch lower-orbit missions and three heavy-lift launch providers will be selected to reduce the Department of Defense’s dependence on SpaceX and United Launch Alliance.

Mentioned as: Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipJul 19, 2023Space Force changed launch procurement plan due to concerns about capacity

Derek Davis will be responsible for promoting innovation, increasing defense outreach, and providing value to the Department of Defense and iDirect Government’s partners.

Mentioned as: Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipJul 18, 2023iDirect Government names a Senior Vice President of Sales

Comtech has experience developing and deploying customized, interoperable, robust, and resilient communications systems and services for all branches of the U.S. Department of Defense and for coalition forces.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseTechnical ProductJul 15, 2023Comtech awarded million$$ Troposcatter contract

The Pentagon deploys its most valuable space assets in the geostationary belt monitored by GSSAP satellites.

Mentioned as: The PentagonTechnical ProductJul 6, 2023Space Command argues for shift from static to dynamic satellite operations

Freedom Space is purpose built to support unique requirements, including classified missions, of the United States Department of Defense and National Security Space organizations.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralJul 6, 2023ATLAS Space Operations launches Freedom Space to support government missions + also names a new CEO

The contracted satellite operators will deliver Global X-Band satellite capacity, teleport and network services over a highly secure global terrestrial network and provide ancillary services to meet enduring and emerging DoD requirements.

Mentioned as: DoDTechnical ProductJul 5, 2023SES Space & Defense awarded $134 Million from U.S. DoD for global X-Band Blanket Purchase Agreement

DRS Global Enterprise Solutions (GES) has been awarded a five-year X-Band Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with an estimated value of USD 134 million in support of the U.S. Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipJul 5, 2023SES Space & Defense awarded $134 Million from U.S. DoD for global X-Band Blanket Purchase Agreement

SES Space & Defense has partnered with integrators, SATCOM operators, and teleport operators to deliver a near-global SATCOM solution for the DoD.

Mentioned as: DoDOrg RelationshipJul 5, 2023SES Space & Defense awarded $134 Million from U.S. DoD for global X-Band Blanket Purchase Agreement

Under the single Blanket Purchase Agreement, SES Space & Defense, in partnership with other companies, will provide highly secure Global X-band SATCOM services to the U.S. Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipJul 5, 2023SES Space & Defense awarded $134 Million from U.S. DoD for global X-Band Blanket Purchase Agreement

The foreign military sales program is managed by the Defence Security Cooperation Agency of the US Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralJul 3, 2023India Initiates Negotiations for Acquisition of MQ-9B Drones from the US

Defense Innovation Unit is a Department of Defense agency created to bring commercially developed technology into military programs.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralJun 30, 2023Defense Innovation Unit solicits proposals for cargo delivery to and from space

DRS Global Enterprise Solutions (GES), now part of SES Space & Defense, was awarded a five-year X-Band Blanket Purchase Agreement with an estimated value of $134,000,000 to support the U.S. Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipJun 29, 2023U.S. DoD awards million$$$ to SES Space & Defense

Contracted satellite operators will deliver Global X-Band satellite capacity, teleport and network services over a highly secure global terrestrial network and provide ancillary services to meet enduring and emerging DoD requirements.

Mentioned as: DoDTechnical ProductJun 29, 2023U.S. DoD awards million$$$ to SES Space & Defense

Under the single Blanket Purchase Agreement, SES Space & Defense in partnership with other companies will provide highly secure global X-band SATCOM services to the U.S. Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipJun 29, 2023U.S. DoD awards million$$$ to SES Space & Defense

The contracted satellite operators will provide Global X-Band satellite capacity, teleport and network services over a highly secure global terrestrial network and other ancillary services to meet DoD requirements.

Mentioned as: DoDTechnical ProductJun 28, 2023U.S. DoD Awards USD 134 Million Global X-Band Blanket Purchase Agreement to SES Space & Defense

SES Space & Defense partnered with integrators, SATCOM operators, and teleport operators to deliver a near-global X-Band solution for the DoD.

Mentioned as: DoDOrg RelationshipJun 28, 2023U.S. DoD Awards USD 134 Million Global X-Band Blanket Purchase Agreement to SES Space & Defense
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