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Space-Based Surveillance·SB-AMTI

Space Force Awards $615M Satellite Deals

5 sources · first reported 2d ago

via Govconwire

The Space Force has awarded $615M in contracts for a second batch of aircraft-tracking satellites, building on a previous $4.16B award to SpaceX. The new contracts are part of the SB-AMTI program.

Why it matters

The awards demonstrate the Space Force's continued investment in space-based surveillance and tracking capabilities, enhancing its ability to detect and track airborne targets.

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Development timeline

How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.

  1. Flightglobal ·
    US Air Force demonstrates AI-led intercept of airborne targets with X-62 - FlightGlobal
  2. DefenseScoop · Primary
    Space Force awards $615M in deals for second batch of aircraft-tracking satellites
  3. Govconwire ·
    Space Force Awards $615M in OTAs to Expand SB-AMTI Vendor Base
  4. Airandspaceforces ·
    Space Force Awards Three New Vendors for Sensing, Targeting Tech
  5. Breaking Defense ·
    Space Force awards 3 firms $615M to track airborne targets