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U.S. Air Force awards $2.9 billion contract for missile warning satellites

1 report, 1 independent Updated Fri 07:22
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What happened

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The U.S. Air Force awarded a contract valued at up to $2.9 billion to Lockheed Martin for the first three satellites in the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared program. This contract allows Lockheed Martin to handle design work, hardware procurement, and early manufacturing for the Next-Gen OPIR constellation. Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson stated that the goal is to provide missile warning capability survivable in a contested environment by the mid-2020s.

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Why it matters

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The contract accelerates the replacement of the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS). The Air Force plans to launch the first Next Gen OPIR satellite in 2023, which is two years earlier than its original plan to begin fielding the replacement system.

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Who's involved

  • Heather WilsonAir Force Secretary who advocated for faster missile warning systems
  • LMTCompany awarded the contract for the Next-Gen OPIR satellites

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • LMTSpeculative

    Lockheed Martin could see increased revenue from the contract award valued at up to $2.9 billion

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