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Space Force Awards $437.7M for Anti-Jam Satellites

June 1, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Space Force awards Viasat and Intelsat $437.7M for PTS-G satellites.
Satellites to provide jam-resistant communication in X and Ka-bands.
Program aims to develop a disaggregated satellite architecture.
Launch planned for 2028.

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Strategic Implications

This contract award may indicate the Space Force's growing focus on resilient satellite communications, which could enhance the US military's ability to operate in contested environments. The development of anti-jam satellites suggests a shift towards more secure and reliable communication systems, which may have significant implications for the future of military communications.

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What Happened

Viasat, Intelsat Win Contracts for Protected Tactical SATCOM Program

The US Space Force has awarded contracts to Viasat and Intelsat for the production of the first two operational satellites under its Protected Tactical SATCOM - Global (PTS-G) program. The $437.7 million awards cover manufacturing, integration, and test, launch, and on-orbit checkout of the two satellites, which will provide limited regional connectivity in the X and military Ka-bands. The program is part of the Space Force’s broader effort to develop a resilient satellite communications architecture, and the satellites are expected to launch in 2028. According to Breaking Defense, the Space Force initiated the PTS-G program in 2025 with a budget of $248 million.

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