GPS III
In ProductionSpace · Space Force · Lockheed Martin
Next-generation GPS satellites with improved accuracy and anti-jamming.
Total Cost
$5.8B
Unit Cost
$0.5B per unit
Cost Overrun
+20%
Development
12 years
Planned Units
10
Delivered
6
Start Year
2008
IOC Year
2020
Delivery Progress60% (6 / 10)
Key Details
3x more accuracy, 8x better anti-jam capability than GPS IIF.
What Else Could $5.8B Buy?
🏫 387 new public schools
🏥 12 community hospitals
🎓 165,714 four-year college scholarships
🌉 19 bridge replacements
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