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Space Force Awards BAE Systems $11.8M Contract

April 28, 2026

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Key Takeaways

BAE Systems awarded $11.8 million contract for satellite communications demo.
Contract is for Link-182 radios for Golden Dome missile defense architecture.
Demonstration scheduled for completion by April 2027.
Space Force seeks compact radios for L- and S-band frequencies.

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Strategic Implications

This award may indicate the Space Force's focus on developing advanced satellite communications for its missile defense systems. The demonstration of Link-182 radios suggests a potential shift towards more resilient and faster data sharing capabilities, which could enhance the effectiveness of the Golden Dome architecture.

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What Happened

BAE To Demonstrate Satellite Communications For Golden Dome

The US Space Force has awarded BAE Systems an $11.8 million contract to demonstrate satellite-to-satellite communications using Link-182 radios for the Golden Dome missile defense architecture. The contract is part of the Space Force’s efforts to develop a more resilient and faster data sharing capability for its missile defense systems. The demonstration is scheduled for completion by April 2027. This development was first reported by SpaceNews.

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