Lockheed Martin launches ninth GPS III satellite to boost secure navigationby Clarence OxfordLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 30, 2026Lockheed Martin's ninth Global Positioning System III satellite has reached orbit, adding new resilience and security to the GPS constellation that underpins both military operations and critical civilian services worldwide. The company describes GPS III SV09 as part of an ongoing effort to strengthen connectivity for warfighters operating in increasingly contested environments. According to Lockheed Martin, the GPS III generation delivers three times better accuracy and up to eight times improved anti jamming capabilities compared with earlier GPS satellites. Beyond defense applications, each additional GPS III satellite is designed to enhance signal strength and accuracy for vital civilian uses. Lockheed Martin positions GPS III SV09 as a bridge to the next phase of the constellation, known as GPS IIIF.