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Space Force Concerned About Losing SBIR Grants

December 12, 2025
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Space Force Fears Losing Access to Small Business Innovation Research Funding

Space Force acquisition officials are concerned about the impact of losing Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants. Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy and Kelly Hammett discussed the importance of SBIR grants in supporting innovation and small business partnerships. The Space Force Association’s Spacepower 2025 conference provided a backdrop for the discussion. Breaking Defense.

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    Source: Breaking Defense (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2025-1765573486245-1391
    URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2025/12/space-force-officials-fear-program-delays-from-small-business-fund-fight/
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    Space Force Concerned About Losing SBIR Grants

    December 12, 2025
    1 min read
    Sponsored by: Jumpseat Solutions

    Space Force Fears Losing Access to Small Business Innovation Research Funding

    Space Force acquisition officials are concerned about the impact of losing Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants. Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy and Kelly Hammett discussed the importance of SBIR grants in supporting innovation and small business partnerships. The Space Force Association’s Spacepower 2025 conference provided a backdrop for the discussion. Breaking Defense.

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      Source: Breaking Defense (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2025-1765573486245-1391
      URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2025/12/space-force-officials-fear-program-delays-from-small-business-fund-fight/
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