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US Space Force Cancels $1B Resilient GPS Program

October 10, 2026

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Key Takeaways

US Space Force cancels $1 billion Resilient GPS program.
Program aimed to make GPS constellation harder to jam.
TrustPoint receives $4 million contract for alternative navigation system.

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Strategic Implications

The cancellation of the Resilient GPS program may indicate a shift in priorities for the US Space Force, potentially focusing on alternative navigation systems. TrustPoint's contract suggests that commercial companies could play a significant role in developing resilient navigation and timing products, which could have implications for the future of GPS and satellite-based navigation.

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What Happened

Alternative Navigation Systems Gain Attention Amid GPS Vulnerabilities

The US Space Force has ended the $1 billion Resilient GPS program, which aimed to make the GPS constellation more resistant to jamming. Meanwhile, commercial companies like TrustPoint are developing alternative navigation systems, with TrustPoint receiving a $4 million contract for its C-band GNSS technology. The company’s founder, Patrick Shannon, will speak at Silicon Valley Space Week about the need for resilient precision navigation and timing. This development was reported by SatNews.

Source | Originally Published: October 9, 2026

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