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Anpanman - Pentagon Over a Barrel: Why the DoD is Pivoting to AST SpaceMobile
Anpanman breaks down the explosive Reuters report detailing the Pentagon's frustrations with SpaceX pricing. As Starlink attempts to quintuple the cost of drone terminals, the Department of Defense is actively seeking alternatives. This episode explains why AST SpaceMobile is the primary candidate to fill this void, leveraging 3GPP standards to provide connectivity without the need for specialized satellite dishes.
The analysis covers the 'Blackbird' concept—a potential government-only shell constellation. Anpanman discusses how AST SpaceMobile’s increasing production capacity allows for a…
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