AIR FORCE CANCELS RTX GPS GROUND-CONTROL SYSTEM

The cancellation marks a significant setback for RTX's military technology division. The ground-control network was intended to manage and operate the Air Force's modernized GPS satellite constellation, a critical infrastructure for military and civilian navigation systems. The project faced repeated schedule delays and budget increases that ultimately exceeded acceptable thresholds. The Air Force did not immediately announce a replacement contractor or alternative approach. RTX, formerly Raytheon Technologies, is one of the largest US defense contractors. This cancellation represents a rare instance of the Pentagon terminating a major contract rather than approving additional funding to salvage the program. The GPS modernization effort remains a priority for the Defense Department. Officials will need to determine whether to rebid the ground-control network or pursue alternative vendors and technical approaches. The decision underscores growing Pentagon scrutiny of cost control in large-scale military technology projects.