Air Force Expands Space-Based Air Moving Target Indication Capabilities
The US Department of the Air Force has awarded the base contract for new space-based air moving target indication (AMTI) systems, with multiple vendors receiving an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract. The first operational satellite contract is expected to be awarded soon, according to Air Force Secretary Troy Meink. The US Space Force’s fiscal 2027 budget request includes $7 billion in procurement funds for AMTI satellites, reflecting the department’s confidence in the technical maturity of these systems. This development was first reported by Aviation Week.