US Marine Corps buys satellite internet from a single company for its global operations

The US Marine Corps just awarded a $307 million contract for commercial satellite internet services. This means one company, Inmarsat Government, will provide these services for the next ten years.

The US military is increasingly relying on commercial satellite networks for its global operations, moving away from purely government-owned systems. This contract locks in a single provider for a decade, which simplifies logistics but also creates a deep dependency on that company's technology and infrastructure. It shows how critical commercial space assets have become for national defense.