SpaceX has won a $1.6 billion order from the U.S. Space Force.
The order includes 18 launches.
The launches are Falcon 9 missions, according to reports.
The launches are scheduled through 2027, it was stated.
The order was announced on July 29, sources said.
Mission details
The satellites are for detecting and targeting airborne objects, it was reported.
The 18 missions were assigned across two task orders under the U.S. Space Force's flagship launch procurement program, according to sources.
Broader context
SpaceX has bagged at least $7 billion worth of Pentagon contracts this year, reports indicate.
The Trump administration is laying the groundwork for the Golden Dome missile defense shield, in which SpaceX plays a major role, it was stated.