Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract worth up to $105 million by the United States Space Force to modernize and sustain the Global Positioning System (GPS) ground control network, ensuring reliable positioning, navigation, and timing services for military and civilian users worldwide.
The contract builds on more than a decade of work under the Space Force’s Architecture Evolution Plan, through which Lockheed Martin has progressively upgraded the GPS ground segment. The agreement includes support for launch, early orbit, and disposal operations of next-generation GPS IIIF satellites, continuing a long-term effort to strengthen the resilience and capability of the GPS enterprise.
The modernization effort focuses on improving the performance, security, and adaptability of the GPS ground infrastructure. By enhancing command and control systems, the upgrades ensure that satellite signals remain accurate and resistant to interference, supporting critical operations ranging from military missions to everyday activities such as transportation, financial systems, and public utilities.