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PlanetiQ wins $15M U.S. Air Force STRATFI contract for space-enabled defense mission support

PlanetiQ has secured a $15 million Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) contract from the U.S. Air Force. The award positions the company to accelerate delivery of its space-enabled capabilities under a rapid innovation funding mechanism designed to mature defense-relevant technology.

Discovered 2026-04-16T03:41:05.966277-07:00 | 2026-04-16T03:41:05.966277-07:00

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  • Confirms continued U.S. Air Force funding momentum through STRATFI, with another $15 million award aimed at accelerating near-term defense capability maturation (source:87eb7911-5a9b-4868-ab5b-4cd7f56fdda3, source:cb04ff69-fa6d-4538-9921-86ef82dfc70f).
  • Adds a new execution track to the STRATFI portfolio, increasing the pace of technology development for space-enabled military missions.
  • Signals to suppliers and integrators that competition and qualification pathways for defense space solutions are actively widening—supporting earlier planning around participation, teaming, and systems integration.

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