BAE Systems awarded $151 million for FORGE C2 phase 2

Space Systems Command awarded BAE Systems $151 million for the second phase of the Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution Command and Control system that will be used for missile warning and tracking missions, the command announced today.

BAE’s FORGE C2 prototype will be used for the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared system as well as legacy systems, according to SSC.

The other transaction authority contract comes out of the Space Enterprise Consortium, a group created in 2017 to connect the military with space-related commercial startups and small businesses.

“As we continue to enhance the FORGE ground system, it’s critical that we innovate rapidly with new technological capabilities. The SpEC OTA contract allows us to do that,” said Capt. Santiago Duque, SSC FORGE C2 chief program manager. “Our mission is foundational to the next-generation missile warning and tracking space architecture and critical in securing the warfighter mission to protect the nation from emerging threats.”

The first phase was awarded in November 2023.