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Boeing to support orbiting GPS satellites

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 6, 2014, during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford Jr./Released)

Boeing has been awarded an Air Force contract to support the GPS satellite system.

Under the five-year agreement, Boeing will support GPS IIA and IIF satellites currently in orbit, according to a company news release.

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“The agreement continues Boeing’s strong legacy of GPS innovation and mission support,” said Dan Hart, vice president of Boeing’s Government Satellite Systems division. “We are focused on delivering reliable, affordable and resilient GPS capability now and for generations to come.”

In March 2016, Boeing delivered its 50th GPS satellite to the Air Force.

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Michael Peck is a correspondent for Defense News and a columnist for the Center for European Policy Analysis. He holds an M.A. in political science from Rutgers University. Find him at theuncommondefense.com. His email is mikedefense1@gmail.com.