Military space programs confront hidden supply constraints

Published on April 6, 2026
Lockheed Martin manufactures satellites for the Space Development Agency’s Transport Layer program. These satellites enable data-relay communications.

Industry report warns components – from optical links to valves – may become chokepoints

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