How 18 New L3Harris Satellites Will Change What F-35 & B-21 Pilots See In The Cockpit

On September 24, the Space Development Agency confirmed that L3Harris' Tracking Layer Tranche 3 (TRKT3) program satellite network will move forward to connect next-gen American military systems, especially stealth aircraft, via commercial satellite internet. The 18 new infrared tracking satellites being built for the SDA mark a pivotal moment in advancing US 'combat cloud' technology. When deployed, they will be major assets supporting the fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II and the sixth-generation B-21 Raider as well as the future F-47.