The US Space Force has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the supply of two additional Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites, GPS III 21 and GPS III 22. The contract value is 509.7 million dollars. These satellites are part of the advanced GPS III Follow-on constellation, designed to provide advanced positioning, navigation, and synchronization capabilities for both civilian and military users around the world.
Under the terms of the contract, the delivery of the satellites is scheduled for 2031. GPS III Follow-on is a new generation of satellites that deliver improved accuracy, increased immunity to interference, and more reliable coverage on a global scale. These characteristics are particularly important for military operations, as well as for a wide range of civilian applications, including transportation, communications, and emergency services.
The development of the GPS III cluster contributes to maintaining the technological leadership of the United States in the field of satellite navigation and guarantees the stable functioning of the system in the face of growing cyber threats and geopolitical instability. Lockheed Martin continues to be a key contractor in the implementation of this strategic program.
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