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GPS Enters Most Advanced Phase Yet

Lockheed Martin Sees GPS as Vital to Global Economy and Defense Infrastructure

The US Space Force operates a constellation of GPS satellites across four generations, with modernization efforts underway to enhance accuracy, security, and resilience. Lockheed Martin is leading the development of GPS III and IIIF satellites, which will bring advanced capabilities such as RMP and SAR payloads. The company’s Vice President of Navigation Systems, Malik Musawwir, emphasizes the importance of GPS to the global economy and defense infrastructure.

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    Source: Breaking Defense (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2025-1765566046251-1367
    URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2025/12/gps-still-the-gold-standard-in-global-navigation/
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    GPS Enters Most Advanced Phase Yet

    Lockheed Martin Sees GPS as Vital to Global Economy and Defense Infrastructure

    The US Space Force operates a constellation of GPS satellites across four generations, with modernization efforts underway to enhance accuracy, security, and resilience. Lockheed Martin is leading the development of GPS III and IIIF satellites, which will bring advanced capabilities such as RMP and SAR payloads. The company’s Vice President of Navigation Systems, Malik Musawwir, emphasizes the importance of GPS to the global economy and defense infrastructure.

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      Source: Breaking Defense (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2025-1765566046251-1367
      URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2025/12/gps-still-the-gold-standard-in-global-navigation/
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