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Space Force awards first contracts for satellite threat warning radar payloads - Breaking Defense

Space Force starts building radar warning payloads for satellites that can sense when they are being watched

The Space Rapid Capabilities Office has awarded three small-business contracts to develop radar warning receivers for maneuverable geosynchronous satellites, extending the military’s push for more tactical awareness in a

Key Takeaways

Space RCO awarded three $3 million contracts for radar warning receiver development.
The sensors are meant for maneuverable geosynchronous satellites under the Andromeda program.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 30, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

Space Force Opens $1.84 Billion Commercial Race to Replace GSSAP Watch Satellites

The U.S. Space Force has lined up 14 companies for a decade-long competition to build or provide next-generation space-monitoring systems, with the first order aimed at replacing the long-serving GSSAP satellites in geos

Key Takeaways

The Space Force set up a 10-year, $1.84 billion competition under the Andromeda program.
The first task order will buy commercial satellites to replace the six-satellite GSSAP constellation.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 11, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

LeoLabs unveils Delta to flag unusual satellite behavior for military operators

LeoLabs has introduced Delta, a space monitoring platform aimed at helping government and military users detect potentially deliberate satellite maneuvers rather than only accidental close approaches.

Key Takeaways

LeoLabs says Delta is built to detect unusual satellite behavior, not only collision risks.
The company says several allied governments in Europe and Asia are already using the platform.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 8, 2026·via spacenews.com