Lockheed Martin wins $105M U.S. Space Force contract for GPS ground modernization

On 2026-04-17, the U.S. Space Force awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth up to $105 million to modernize and sustain the GPS ground control network. The work is intended to improve resilient positioning, navigation, and timing services for military and civilian users, including transportation, banking, and utilities. The article frames this as a continuation of long-running GPS ground segment upgrades under the Space Forces Architecture Evolution Plan.