Market trendReviewedMay 26, 2026

Market activity observed in Defense Procurement / Programs segment

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IIOS signal summary

The U.S. Space Force expects to launch two prototype spacecraft next year as it looks toward the next generation of anti-jam satellite communications.

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Defense Procurement / Programs Space / Satellites / Launch / Lunar

Why it matters

IIOS relevance score: 4

Provenance

PublisherAviation Week

Publication dateMay 26, 2026

Headline (citation)Space Force Expands PTS Prototype Program Ahead Of 2027 Launches

AuthorVivienne Machi

Access typepublic

Rights statusMetadata only

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