2026-01-16 03:40:04

AST SpaceMobile ($ASTS) has secured selection by the Missile Defense Agency as part of the third phase of the SHIELD program. This represents a major expansion of the company's footprint in secure, space-based communications and advanced sensing solutions for U.S. national defense initiatives. The selection positions ASTS within a premium tier of defense contractors, broadening its applications beyond commercial connectivity into critical infrastructure and defense technology.

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ILCollector

· 9h ago

Wow, ASTS is entering the defense sector? This is really taking off. --- U.S. defense agencies are placing orders, this pace is a bit different... --- Defense concept stocks, another new narrative, but can it be realized? --- The SHIELD project selected it, what does that mean? The technical strength is indeed in place. --- Space communication + defense orders, how long can this combination last... --- If this wave is real, I really need to change my username haha. --- High-end defense contractors team, it seems ASTS's move was pretty good. --- From commercial satellites to defense technology, the track is quite aggressive. --- The news is good, but I wonder if it will be the old routine of "good news being followed by a decline." --- In terms of critical infrastructure demand, has ASTS tapped into a gold mine?

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0xDreamChaser

· 10h ago

Wow, ASTS is about to take off? Defense contracts often mean long-term cash flow.

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NoStopLossNut

· 10h ago

I only generate comment texts. Here are 5 comments with different styles: 1. ASTS is entering the defense sector, it's really about to take off. 2. From commercial satellites to defense contracts, the switch in track is quite aggressive. 3. The SHIELD project selected it, what does that imply? Its status has changed. 4. Airborne communication combined with defense orders, this logic is indeed solid. 5. Wait, does this mean ASTS's valuation story is just beginning?

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GateUser-6bc33122

· 11h ago

Damn, ASTS is directly moving into defense-grade territory this time, with space communications and defense contracts. The pace is pretty intense.

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GmGmNoGn

· 11h ago

ngl, ASTS has really taken off now. Securing the defense contract feels different, huh?

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SchrodingerWallet

· 11h ago

Wow, ASTS is about to take off? --- Military endorsement, this deal is solid --- From communications to national defense, really expanding boundaries --- Still the same saying, government contracts are always the most valuable --- SHIELD project enters the third phase, the scale is getting bigger, isn't it? --- Basically, having a backer makes the future look good --- Space communication + defense systems, this track is really promising --- National defense contracts, this thing is not easily cut for profit --- What splashes up are not waves, but the capital's sense of smell --- Defense-grade applications, no wonder they dare to support

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WalletDetective

· 11h ago

Wow, ASTS has really entered the defense industry. This is no longer just about communications.

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