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Sphinx Defense Wins $287M SATCOM Contract

2 sources · first reported Yesterday

via SpaceNews

Sphinx Defense has been awarded a $287 million contract for strategic satellite communications software, covering mission planning for next-generation satellites. The contract is part of the Space Force's efforts to develop core mission planning software for its future fleet of nuclear command and control satellites.

Why it matters

This contract is significant as it supports the development of critical software for the Space Force's strategic satellite communications, enhancing the US military's nuclear command and control capabilities.

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