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Air Force Pursuing Alternative Industry Sources For Struggling GPS III Navigation Payload

Defense Daily Staff

Sunday, February 16th, 2014

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The Air Force is pursuing alternative industry sources to provide the navigation payload for its next generation Global Positioning System (GPS) III satellite constellation in case prime contractor Lockheed Martin [LMT] and subcontractor Exelis [XLS] can’t solve their problems that have delayed delivery and contracted launch dates. Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) chief Gen. William Shelton said Feb. 7 though the service has reached out to others and will continue to look for other sources, he is not yet ready to give up…

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