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Missile Defense Satellites Get $1.75B Boost
14 Jul
Summary
- Contracts totaling $1.75 billion awarded for missile-tracking satellites.
- 36 satellites for the Accelerated Missile Defense Tranche 3 program.
- Satellites scheduled for launch by the end of 2028.
The U.S. Space Development Agency has awarded contracts valued at approximately $1.75 billion to L3Harris Technologies and Sierra Space for the next generation of missile-tracking satellites. These awards cover 36 satellites designated for the Accelerated Missile Defense Tranche 3 program, an expansion of the Tracking Layer within the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.
The new satellites are slated for availability by the end of 2028. This initiative represents a significant stride in the Pentagon's strategy to establish a robust network of low Earth orbit satellites capable of detecting, tracking, and aiding in the defense against advanced missile threats.
L3Harris Technologies secured a contract worth roughly $955 million for 18 satellites equipped with sensors similar to the Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor. Sierra Space received a contract valued at about $798 million for its 18 missile warning and tracking satellites. These additions will integrate with existing Tracking Layer spacecraft, operating through a unified ground system.
