Implications of the FCC-Approved Ligado Network for the Department of Defense

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Implications of the FCC-Approved Ligado Network for the Department of Defense

Published Nov 1, 2023Updated Jun 21, 2025

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HR 6395116th Congress
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
Jan 2, 2021 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Implications of the FCC-Approved Ligado Network for the Department of Defense

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