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• Mark Holmes
Gulf Space Technology Public Company Limited, formerly Thaicom, has selected Kratos Defense & Security Solutions to upgrade its ground infrastructure ahead of the THAICOM-10 satellite launch. The announcement identifies the upgrade as part of launch preparation but does not specify the systems involved or the project’s schedule.
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Gulf Space Technology Public Company Limited, formerly Thaicom, has selected Kratos Defense & Security Solutions to upgrade its ground infrastructure ahead of the THAICOM-10 satellite launch. The announcement identifies the upgrade as part of launch preparation but does not specify the systems involved or the project’s schedule.
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