Lockheed Martin secured a $105 million contract from the U.S. Space Force to modernize the Global Positioning System’s ground‑control network. Awarded on April 8, the contract will support launch, early‑orbit, and disposal operations for GPS IIIF satellites, enhancing the system’s resilience and anti‑jamming capabilities while adding a new multi‑year revenue stream to Lockheed’s space portfolio.
The award is part of the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP), which keeps the existing GPS ground system operational while the next‑generation GPS Operational Control Segment (OCX) program faces delays. By upgrading the ground network, Lockheed will help the Space Force maintain the integrity of GPS services, including the encrypted M‑Code signal that protects military users from interference.
For more than ten years, Lockheed Martin has delivered and sustained operational GPS ground capability, evolving the system to provide resilient and mission‑proven services that underpin daily warfighter operations,” said Christina Mancinelli, vice president of Global Communication & Navigation at Lockheed Martin. “Our continued work on the integrated GPS enterprise reflects an unwavering commitment to delivering reliable capability to the warfighter and to users around the world.”
The contract underscores the strategic importance of GPS modernization in a competitive global navigation landscape, where China’s BeiDou and Europe’s Galileo are expanding. Lockheed’s role in maintaining U.S. GPS resilience positions the company to benefit from continued defense spending and the growing demand for secure, anti‑jamming navigation services.
The $105 million award is a modest but meaningful addition to Lockheed’s space portfolio, providing steady revenue that complements its larger missile and aircraft contracts. It also signals confidence from the Space Force in Lockheed’s ability to deliver complex ground‑control upgrades, reinforcing the company’s position as a trusted partner in critical defense infrastructure.
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