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Jeffrey Neal Johnson

EXPLAINED: Viasats orbiting profits space force jackpot - The Real Truth

Global defense budgets are undergoing a significant reallocation. Capital that historically flowed into terrestrial armor and traditional naval assets is rapidly moving upward. Space is the ultimate military high ground, and securing highly contested orbital environments has become a primary objective for the Department of Defense.

When the U.S. Space Force allocates capital, it tends to signal long-term, structural shifts in how the military communicates and operates.

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