The U.S. Space Force has awarded Boeing a $2.4 billion contract to build up to four new satellites as part of an effort to modernize space-based nuclear command, control and communications (NC3) capabilities, Space Systems Command (SSC) announced July 3. […]

The U.S. Space Force has delayed the inaugural launch of its next-generation missile warning satellites in medium-Earth orbit (MEO) from late 2026 to spring 2027, citing supply chain delays and technical hurdles, a senior official confirmed this week. […]

The Defense Department (DoD) said on Nov. 27 that the U.S. Air Force awarded Raytheon Co. a $196 million change order modification to a previously awarded contract for the Pentagon’s development of its Global Positioning System (GPS) Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX). […]

The Space Systems Command (SSC) – the U.S. Space Force field command responsible for acquiring and delivering tools for space warfighter – has awarded four contracts worth $100 million to develop space laser communication capabilities. […]