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Viasat shares jump after U.S. Space Force awards Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global dual-band satellite system contract

Viasat surged more than 8% in midday trading after the U.S. Space Force awarded the company a multi-year contract to deliver a dual-band satellite system under the Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global program. The award underscores continued demand for hardened tactical SATCOM capabilities.

Discovered 2026-06-11T09:42:42.983609-07:00 | 2026-06-11T09:42:42.983609-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The U.S. Space Force’s multi-year Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global award to Viasat validates ongoing procurement for tactical, protected SATCOM capacity.
  • Viasat’s “dual-band” satellite system scope indicates a specific technical deliverable with potential follow-on relevance for satellite communications system architectures.
  • The immediate market reaction (+8%+ midday trading) signals investor confidence in defense SATCOM revenue visibility tied to Space Force contracting.

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