THE SPACE FORCE IS BUILDING SATELLITES THAT RESIST JAMMING
The U.S. Space Force has enlisted a third military contractor to help it develop satellites equipped with powerful new anti-jamming technology.
In addition to existing deals with Boeing and Northrop Grumman, the Space Force awarded a third contract to Lockheed Martin to develop a prototype for the military branch’s Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications Program (ESS), according to C4ISRNET, which will serve as a new, tamper-resistant strategic communication network.
Satellite Race
Each of the contractors is expected to deliver their prototype five years after being awarded their contract, with the first deadline being Northrop Grumman’s in May 2025. C4ISRNET reports that the satellites are not only expected to offer better cybersecurity than existing networks, but also provide service to parts of the globe that earlier generations of military satellites couldn’t, including both polar regions.
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