What Happened
US Space Force Advances Anti-Jam Satellite Communications
The US Space Force is advancing its Protected Tactical Satcom-Prototype (PTS-P) program, with Boeing and Northrop Grumman developing prototype spacecraft for launch in 2027 and 2030. The program aims to demonstrate the use of an updated, encrypted signal called the Protected Tactical Waveform, which will enhance the service’s anti-jam satellite communications capabilities. The Space Force has awarded a $398 million contract for a second prototype free-flyer, which will host capabilities exceeding the current PTS-P baseline. This development was first reported by Aviation Week.