Viasat won a contract from the U.S. Space Force under the Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global (PTS-G) program to build, launch, and operate the first satellite in the Swarm 1 fleet.

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Who

Viasat, U.S. Space Force

What

When

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:10:33 GMT · 2h 8m ago

Where

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Why

The contract is for developing a maneuverable dual-band X/Ka-band mini-GEO satellite and associated ground infrastructure to provide secure, resilient, and anti-jam communications for military missions.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Viasat's stock jumped 6% following the announcement, reflecting a positive market reaction to the significant contract win for secure military communication technology and services.

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Benzinga
https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/26/06/53145275/viasat-wins-us-space-force-satellite-contract
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