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Pentagon’s commercial satellite internet services program soars to $13 billion

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The Defense Department is increasing projected spending on low Earth orbit ( LEO ) satellite internet services more than tenfold.

The military’s Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) Satellite-Based Services program has been expanded to $13 billion .

The dramatic jump in funding underscores how vital high-speed satellite internet has become for military operations.

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English

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