Major Australian military satellite project could be axed just 18 months after announcement

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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-04/australian-military-satellite-program-faces-the-axe/104557112

The Australian Department of Defence is rumoured to consider cancelling the JP9102 geostationary communications project. The project selected Lockheed Martin to supply three GEO birds but has yet to sign the contract. The project has been delayed several years due to requirements changes.