Space Force Expands Protected Tactical Satellite Communications Through New Prototype Contract
May 16, 2026
May 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Space Systems Command issued the following news release:
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Space Force expands Protected Tactical Satellite Communications through new prototype contract
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- The Space Force Acting Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Satellite Communications and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing awarded a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $398 million to Northrop Grumman to develop and build the Enhanced Protected Tac . . .
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Space Force expands Protected Tactical Satellite Communications through new prototype contract
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- The Space Force Acting Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Satellite Communications and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing awarded a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $398 million to Northrop Grumman to develop and build the Enhanced Protected Tac . . .
