{
  "id": 1555410,
  "title": "CACI wins U.S. Space Force contract for test technology",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/caci-wins-u-s-space-force-contract-for-test-technology",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-17T20:20:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/caci-wins-us-space-force-contract-for-test-technology-93CH-4863925"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Reston, Virginia - CACI International Inc, a leading national security technology firm, has secured a significant contract with the U.S. Space Force. The company has been chosen to deliver technology for the National Space Test and Training Complex under the NITE'STAR contract. CACI will work alongside U.S. Space Force's Operational Test and Evaluation Directorate (OTTI) and Space Test and Training Squadron 81 (SYD 81) to develop and deploy advanced technologies across live, virtual, and constructive environments. The project aims to bolster testing, evaluation, and training operations for space systems and personnel.\n\nThis contract is one of 15 awards under an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity agreement, potentially worth up to $981 million over two five-year periods. This marks the first of many opportunities for CACI to work with ARKA, combining their strengths to deliver cutting-edge space capabilities to the U.S. Space Force. Andreas Nonnenmacher, CACI's Senior Vice President of Space, expressed excitement about this partnership, highlighting the focus on developing technologies to validate systems and prepare personnel for space operations and potential threats. The contract will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of technologies designed to enhance space capabilities. CACI International Inc, with its 27,000 employees, is a prominent player in the Fortune 500, Russell 1000 Index, and S&P MidCap 400 Index.",
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    "CACI International wins U.S. Space Force contract for test technology.",
    "Secured NITE STAR contract for National Space Test and Training Complex.",
    "Potential $981 million contract over two five-year periods."
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}