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Pentagon Plans Hundreds of Small Satellites Amid Supply Challenges

1/3/2025

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The Pentagon is embarking on an ambitious plan to bolster its space capabilities by deploying hundreds of small satellites, moving away from bulky systems. Yet, supply chain hurdles and industrial capacity issues threaten this vision. To meet the rising demand for military satellites, the Space Force and Defense Department must secure essential components and diversify their suppliers.

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The Pentagon is embarking on an ambitious plan to bolster its space capabilities by deploying hundreds of small satellites, moving away from bulky systems. Yet, supply chain hurdles and industrial capacity issues threaten this vision. To meet the rising demand for military satellites, the Space Force and Defense Department must secure essential components and diversify their suppliers.