Advancing Missile Warning and Tracking Capabilities for the Nation Through New Relay Ground Stations

Space Systems Command

Jun 12, 2025

Peraton was among awardees for the Relay Ground Station (RGS) General Telecommunications Equipment/Communications (GTE/Comms) IDIQ contract awarded by the U.S. Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) in partnership with Space Systems Command (SSC). These efforts will ensure the successful relay of Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) data from space to ground, enhancing the speed and reliability of missile warning communications, while also maximizing use of both new and legacy systems to include Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS), Defense Support Program (DSP), and future Next-Generation OPIR assets.

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