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NRO Moves HawkEye 360’s Commercial RF Intelligence From Evaluation to Operational Support

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The National Reconnaissance Office awarded HawkEye 360 a new contract to provide commercial radio-frequency intelligence, transitioning the satellite company from a multiyear evaluation program into operational support for U.S. intelligence and defense agencies.

Discovered 2026-08-18T02:15:37.146400-07:00 | 2026-08-18T02:15:37.146400-07:00

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  • The contract marks a shift from multiyear testing to operational adoption of commercial satellite-based radio-frequency intelligence by the NRO.
  • HawkEye 360’s expanded role illustrates how commercial space capabilities are being integrated into ongoing U.S. intelligence and defense missions.

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