# Space Force Expands Allied Space Capabilities

At Space Industry Days 2026 in Los Angeles, Space Systems Command International Affairs described foreign military sales and allied cooperation as ways to expand partner nations’ space capabilities, citing more than 35 partner nations and Poland’s first space operations system. The command also cited commercial SATCOM portfolio work with Cisco on proliferated low-Earth-orbit capabilities. No specific solicitation, contract value, or procurement contact was identified, so the development signals a market direction rather than an active bid opportunity.

- Companies supporting allied space capability delivery may find relevance in foreign military sales and cooperation efforts involving partner nations.
- Commercial SATCOM and proliferated LEO capabilities are areas of activity; firms with relevant communications and systems capabilities can assess their fit with this portfolio.
- Because the signal names no solicitation or award details, it does not establish a specific procurement timeline or funding opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- Space Systems Command International Affairs (SSCIA)
- Space Systems Command (SSC)
- U.S. Space Force (USSF)

### Vendors
- Cisco (Commercial IT and networking provider supporting satellite ground communications operations)

### Sources
- [SSC International Affairs Chief Talks Allies for Developing Space Force | AFCEA International](https://www.afcea.org/signal-media/ssc-international-affairs-chief-talks-allies-developing-space-force) - AFCEA International