#Defense Contracting

🚀 The US Space Force has launched a $60 million program to integrate satellites from Amazon, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Rocket Lab, and York Space Systems into a unified military network. SpaceX created the network foundation (SDN) with a $2.29 billion contract, but the military wants to avoid a monopoly. Companies will receive funding to develop "space exchange points" and test compatibility. The goal is to create a resilient network capable of rerouting traffic during attacks. 🛰️🇺🇸

🇺🇦 Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has approved technical specifications and is resuming weapons procurement after a six-month pause. ⚠️ Key facts: • The ministry admitted a staffing shortage in centers of competence. • Procurement funding depends on irregular European tranches. • A digital system for tracking tenders will be launched by the end of August. • Experts fear supply disruptions in the winter of 2027 due to bureaucracy. #Ukraine #Defense #Tenders #MilitaryIndustry