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Space Force Awards $981M Contracts For Test And Training Tech

August 1, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Space Force awards contracts worth up to $981 million.
15 companies receive contracts for test and training technologies.
Contracts are part of the NITE-STAR program.
Total value could be worth $981 million over the next decade.

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Strategic Implications

This award may indicate the Space Force's focus on advancing test and training capabilities, which could enhance its operational readiness. The investment suggests a significant commitment to developing cutting-edge technologies, which may benefit the companies involved and potentially set a precedent for future Space Force procurement.

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What Happened

Advanced Technologies For Space Systems Command Development

The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command has awarded contracts to 15 companies for advanced test and training technologies, with a total value of up to $981 million over the next decade. The awards are part of the National Space Test and Training Complex Innovative Technology & Engineering - Space Test and Range program, aimed at developing advanced test and training capabilities. This development was first reported by Defense Daily.

Source | Originally Published: July 31, 2026

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