DODOtherDefense & SecurityAugust 14, 2018

NEXT GENERATION OVERHEAD PERSISTENT INFRARED GEOSYNCHRONOUS EARTH ORBIT SPACE VEHICLE 1-3 PHASE 1

$7,071,644,177

AI Summary

This $7.1 billion contract with Lockheed Martin funds the Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next Gen OPIR) satellites in geosynchronous Earth orbit. These satellites will detect missile launches and other infrared events worldwide, providing critical early warning for the nation's missile defense system.

Key Points

  1. 01Funds Next Gen OPIR missile warning satellites
  2. 02Awarded to Lockheed Martin Corp in California
  3. 03Will provide global infrared missile launch detection
  4. 04Covers Space Vehicles 1 through 3, Phase 1
  5. 05Contract runs from 2018 through 2029

Award Details

Start Date

Aug 14, 2018

End Date

Jul 31, 2029

Category

Defense & Security

State

CA

Award Type

Other

Quick Summary

Amount
$7.1B
Agency
Department of Defense
Recipient
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP
Type
Other

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