Australia has cancelled a multi-billion dollar military satellite project with Lockheed Martin, with a Department of Defence statement on Monday saying the military will instead shift its focus to a multi-orbit system.

"I am sure some companies will seriously consider the business case for dealing with defense as a customer in the future, which I worry will mean our warfighters will miss out on homegrown innovations that can make a difference on the battlefield,

Australia has canceled a landmark $7 billion military satellite contract with U.S. defense giant Lockheed Martin, pivoting toward a more flexible, multi-orbit satellite communication system. The cancellation was communicated through a statement from the Australian Department of Defence on.

In a significant blow to Australia’s defence capabilities ... It was awarded to US defence contractor Lockheed Martin in April 2023 after a competitive tender process that included major players like Airbus, Northrop Grumman and Optus.

Australia's largest-ever defence space contract aimed to deliver a hardened network of three to five satellites offering high-level cyber and electronic warfare protection.

Australia Cancels Lockheed Martin Satellite Project in Favor of Multi-Orbit System Australias Department of Defence has canceled a multi-billion-dollar satellite communications project with Lockheed Martin