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SpaceX announced Wednesday that it has secured $1.6 billion in launch orders from the U.S. Space Force. The company will conduct 18 Falcon 9 missions by the end of 2027, carrying military satellites designed to detect and track airborne targets.The launches were awarded through two task orders under the Space Force’s core launch procurement program. SpaceX, United Launch Alliance, Blue Origin and other selected U.S. providers will compete for additional military launch contracts under the program.

Trump signed an executive order calling for a comprehensive review of supply chains to safeguard national security.

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Under a new White House executive order signed on Monday, U.S. defense contractors will be required to conduct a comprehensive review of their critical supply chains to identify any sources of supply originating from adversary nations.

"This falls under defense readiness. If a missile system relies on suppliers controlled by foreign entities, the Department of Defense must thoroughly assess the situation well before hostilities begin," President's senior trade adviser Peter Navarro told reporters.

President Trump signed this executive order, directing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to initiate procedures requiring contractors to conduct a comprehensive review of critical supply chains.