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Air Force Pursues Hybrid Satellite Architecture for Missile Warning System

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The Pentagon is developing a Next Gen Overhead Persistent Infrared satellite system to detect and track missiles from space, replacing the legacy Space-Based Infrared System. This new system will utilize a hybrid architecture, combining large satellites in geosynchronous orbit (GEO) with smaller satellites in low earth orbit (LEO). Raytheon was one of two teams interested in hosting missile warning payloads on LEO satellites under DARPA’s pilot program.

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Why it matters

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The initiative represents a massive commitment to advanced space technology and defense procurement. The Air Force has already contracted Lockheed Martin for three GEO satellites and Northrop Grumman for two polar satellites for this system. The shift toward LEO constellations and hybrid architectures is expanding the scope of defense contracts for space technology providers.

Agencies including Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, Space Development Agency, SRCO, and SSC have partnered on advanced space technology projects.

From c4isrnet.com

Who's involved

  • RaytheonCompeted to build a GEO OPIR payload for the new missile warning system.
  • Space Development AgencyU.S. federal agency involved in the proliferation of LEO satellite constellations.
  • Lockheed MartinContracted by the Air Force to build three satellites for the GEO portion of the system.
  • Northrop Grumman CorporationContracted by the Air Force to build two satellites covering polar regions.
  • PENTAGONThe Pentagon, which is procuring the Next Gen missile warning system.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • RaytheonSpeculative

    Raytheon might secure direct contract opportunities for GEO OPIR payload construction.

  • Space Development AgencySpeculative

    The Space Development Agency could see expanded funding and mandate for LEO constellation projects.

  • Lockheed MartinSpeculative

    Lockheed Martin could see continued revenue from contracts for GEO satellite production.

  • Northrop Grumman CorporationSpeculative

    Northrop Grumman could see continued revenue from contracts for polar region satellites.

  • PENTAGONSpeculative

    The Pentagon could see massive funding commitments for the Next Gen missile warning system procurement.

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