NATO is working through its Defense Planning Process to set space system targets for its 32 member countries by October next year. Currently, the focus is on assigning capability targets, with member nations expected to give feedback by the end of the month. Maj. Gen. Devin Pepper from NATO’s Strategic Warfare Development Command noted that they are in Step 3, where nations are reviewing the assigned targets. Additionally, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force Frank Calvelli has directed program managers to engage with subcontractors to resolve delays in GPS modernization efforts. These efforts include upgrades to the GPS Next-Generation Operational Control System (GPS OCX) and Military GPS User Equipment.
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