US Military Awarded $2.7B Dark Eagle Contract
SpaceX has secured a $57 million contract from the United States military to conduct a satellite crosslink demonstration. The project aims to enhance communication capabilities through advanced satellite technology. This contract further solidifies SpaceX's role as a primary defense contractor for space-based infrastructure. The US Army awarded a manufacturer a $2.7 billion contract in March 2026 for the Dark Eagle hypersonic missile system. The Department of War described the system as a major priority for defense. The missile was first tested outside the United States during an exercise in Australia in mid-2025 to test deployment and operation. The current launch is described as an urgent necessity.
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Mastodon
“SpaceX wins $57 million U.S. military contract for satellite crosslink demo”
Al Araby Radio
“In March 2026, the US Army awarded the manufacturer a contract worth two billion seven hundred million dollars. The Ministry of War described it as one of the major priorities.”
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