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Sphinx Defense has secured a $287 million other transaction authority agreement from the U.S. Space Force to develop ESS mission planning. The award follows two earlier prototyping phases. The project will be discussed at the 2026 Air and Space Summit, which will also explore AI and other topics.
The agreement highlights the Space Force's focus on advancing its mission planning capabilities, with potential implications for the future of space operations. The involvement of AI in the summit discussion also underscores the growing importance of artificial intelligence in defense technology.
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