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BAE Systems awarded U.S. Space Force contract for space resilient satellite ...
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Fusion42 · 16 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
BAE Systems won a contract from the U.S. Space Force to design and demonstrate ultra-compact, radiation-hardened radio-frequency satellite communication terminals that perform reliably in contested and space-radiation environments across various orbits. This system aims to support scalable production for future military space communication needs.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech, and 2 sources have reported it.
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You face new openings in military satellite comms as BAE Systems accelerates deployment of compact, hardened radios for contested space operations. Lockheed or Boeing customers abandoning older tech will need new suppliers capable of rapid, secure satellite gear delivery.
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