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Space Force Awards $981M Training Range Contract

July 31, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Space Force selects 15 companies for $981M training range contract.
Contract will support National Space Test and Training Complex development.
Selected vendors include Amentum, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin.
Contract has a five-year base period and a one-year option.

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Strategic Implications

This contract may indicate the Space Force's growing emphasis on realistic training exercises, which could enhance its operational readiness. The selection of 15 companies suggests a competitive and diverse supplier base, which may drive innovation and cost savings in the development of space training systems.

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What Happened

Fifteen Companies To Compete For Orders In Six-Year Program

The US Space Force has selected 15 companies to compete for orders under a $981 million contract to build satellites, sensors, and systems for more realistic military space training exercises. The contract, known as NITE-STAR, will support the development of the National Space Test and Training Complex, a network of physical ranges and simulated environments. The selected vendors include Amentum, BAE Systems, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin, among others. The contract has a five-year base period and a one-year option, according to SpaceNews.

Source | Originally Published: July 30, 2026

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