# Pentagon Highlights SATCOM Modernization Needs

The Pentagon’s SATCOM modernization challenge is that military platforms can take years to upgrade, while satellite networks and services change much faster. The article identifies potential procurement and industry needs for adaptable terminals, modular and software-defined systems, gateways, interoperability, and testing network transitions under disruption; it does not announce a solicitation, award, funding amount, or procurement timeline.

- Defense procurement teams and contractors can use these capability areas to inform requirements planning and solution development, particularly where equipment must accommodate changing satellite services over a long platform lifecycle.
- Companies developing terminals, gateways, or integration and testing capabilities may find opportunities around interoperability and resilient transitions, although no specific acquisition or competition is identified.
- The signal names the United States Space Force and DoD as relevant government entities; it provides no contract vehicle, deadline, or contact information.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Space Force (USSF)
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)

### Vendors
- Comtech ()

### Sources
- [The Pentagon’s Next SATCOM Challenge: Usable Modernization ](https://www.defensenews.com/native/comtech/the-pentagons-next-satcom-challenge-usable-modernization) - Defense News