Boeing beat out Lockheed Martin for the MUOS Service Life Extension program, which will keep the constellation operational through the mid-2030s. The post Boeing awarded $2B deal to build next-gen comms sats for Space Force appeared first on DefenseScoop .
The US Space Force is actively modernizing its satellite communication infrastructure to meet evolving national security demands, highlighted by this significant contract award.
This deal secures enhanced and resilient satellite communication capabilities for the US military through the next decade, critical for global operations and strategic advantage.
Boeing will develop the next generation of M-UOS satellites, ensuring the continuity and advancement of secure mobile satellite communications for the Space Force.
- · Boeing
- · US Space Force
- · Defense contractors
- · Lockheed Martin
The contract ensures the continuation and modernization of the Mobile User Objective System (M-UOS) constellation.
Enhanced satellite communication capabilities will likely lead to greater operational reach and communication security for US military assets worldwide.
This could spur further competition and innovation in the secure SATCOM sector as other nations observe and respond to US modernization efforts.
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