
MilitaryMore in Military→
Air Force Opens Competition for First Operational Space-Based Aircraft-Tracking Satellites
Key Takeaways
- The Air Force says it has awarded a base contract and is competing the first operational AMTI increment.
- Officials argue the technology has already been demonstrated and the challenge now is affordability and scale.
- The Space Force’s fiscal 2027 request includes $7 billion to start buying space-based AMTI systems.
DE
DT Editorial Team··via breakingdefense.com








