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Lockheed Martin Launches GPS III Satellite, Paving the Way for Next-Generation GPS IIIF Spacecraft

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2 days ago

April 21, 2026

The final GPS III satellite delivers major upgrades in constellation resilience and accuracy, including a crosslink demonstration payload, as the next-gen GPS IIIF series is in production.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Early this morning, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and the U.S. Space Force strengthened the Global Positioning System (GPS) constellation to its highest level ever achieved with the launch of GPS III Space Vehicle 10 (SV10), the final satellite in the GPS III series.

SV10 adds essential resiliency and accuracy enhancements to the GPS constellation, including an optical crosslink demonstration payload. With this payload, GPS III SV10 will demonstrate optical communication capabilities that will play a crucial role in the future strength of the constellation. The optical crosslinks allow GPS satellites to be able to directly communicate with each other in space, increasing on-orbit resiliency.

The GPS III SV10 launch marks the fourth consecutive GPS launch on an accelerated schedule, demonstrating Lockheed Martin’s rapid delivery of on‑orbit capabilities to warfighters.

GPS III SV10 launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 2:53 a.m. Eastern time. It secured signal acquisition soon after and is currently managed at Lockheed Martin’s Denver Launch & Checkout Operations Center pending formal acceptance into the GPS operational control network.

Why it matters

This spacecraft paves the way for the advanced GPS IIIF generation, which will bring even stronger anti-jamming capabilities for warfighters and improvements for its six billion civilian users. GPS III satellites deliver critical advancements over legacy spacecraft, including three‑times greater accuracy, eight‑times stronger anti‑jamming capability, and secure M‑Code signals for warfighters worldwide.

For military users, these improvements provide dependable positioning, navigation, and timing in contested or hostile environments. For civilian users, GPS III enhances everyday smartphone navigation, speeds up emergency response location, and supplies more precise timing for financial markets and telecommunications networks.

“The final GPS III deployment is an important milestone as we continue strengthening the GPS constellation,” said Fang Qian, vice president of GPS at Lockheed Martin. “By launching SV10 into orbit, we’re not only adding to the resiliency of today’s GPS capabilities – we’re opening the door to the next generation of GPS IIIF satellites that will provide greater resiliency and serve as the backbone of the GPS constellation for years to come.”

In addition to the crosslink demo, the satellite is also equipped with a demonstration Digital Rubidium Atomic Frequency Standard clock, an advanced atomic clock that will provide reliable and precise time-keeping capabilities.

Preparing for a new era of GPS

With GPS III SV10 in orbit, Lockheed Martin is now focused on production of GPS IIIF satellites. Deploying these next‑generation spacecraft is essential for preserving reliable global coverage, and the IIIF block will add a new suite of capabilities that further harden the constellation’s resilience.

Among the upgrades, GPS IIIF will feature Regional Military Protection, delivering more than a 60‑fold boost in anti‑jamming performance for warfighters. This dramatic increase in resistance to hostile interference helps U.S. forces stay ahead of evolving electronic warfare threats.

Lockheed Martin is actively producing GPS IIIF spacecraft at its Denver, Colorado facility. The company is integrating emerging technology, including augmented reality and digital twins, to accelerate GPS satellite production. Lockheed Martin is currently under contract to build 12 GPS IIIF satellites, demonstrating the company’s long-term commitment to a resilient and robust navigation infrastructure.

Today, more than 30 GPS satellites operate in orbit, delivering crucial positioning, navigation and timing services to warfighters, civilians and commercial users. Overall, GPS remains the world’s most trusted space-based navigation system, serving billions of people.

About Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all‑domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. More information at LockheedMartin.com.

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1-800Accountant Launches Tax Savings Services Designed for 1099 Workers

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54 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

New offering helps independent contractors structure their business to reduce their tax burden from day one

NEW YORK, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 1-800Accountant, the nation’s leading virtual accounting firm for small businesses, announced the launch of a new service offering built specifically for 1099 workers and independent contractors. The service helps freelancers and self-employed professionals work with an accountant to select the right business setup for their income, with a focus on reducing taxes from the start.

Growth Is Outpacing Tax Readiness

Independent contractor work has grown significantly in recent years. 1-800Accountant’s client data shows sharp year-over-year growth across contractor-heavy industries, with Consulting up 17%, Construction up 10%, and Service-sector clients growing more than 200% compared to 2024. Despite this growth, many contractors continue to overpay their taxes because they operate without a formal business structure in place or the right tax election.

The gap is particularly visible in industries like Healthcare, Engineering, and Legal, where LLC adoption among 1-800Accountant clients sits at 81%, 72%, and 71%, respectively, well below the 90%-plus rates seen in higher-adoption industries like Construction and Real Estate. 1-800Accountant’s new business tax optimization service closes that gap by matching contractors with the right business type while ensuring their business is set up correctly before they file their first return.

“Independent contractors continue to be one of the fastest-growing segments of the American workforce, and they are also among the most underserved when it comes to strategic tax planning,” said Mike Savage, Founder and CEO of 1-800Accountant. “That lack of planning means that most 1099 workers don’t realize how much they’re leaving on the table. This service changes that. We’re giving contractors access to the same strategic advantages that established businesses have, ensuring the right business setup from the beginning.”

Tax Strategy Built In from Day One

These services walk clients through a structured process that includes accountant-recommended business types, registering with the appropriate state agencies, and coordinating with an accountant to ensure alignment between the structure and the client’s specific tax situation. 1-800Accountant integrates business setup for 1099 earners into a broader tax strategy tailored around each contractor’s income level, filing status, and long-term goals.

“What sets us apart is the tax strategy layer,” said Ryan Teeples, Chief of Strategy at 1-800Accountant. “What contractors and gig workers actually need are professionals to help them understand which tax setup makes the most sense for their income, their industry, and where they want their business to go. Then, we do the work to save on both their business and personal taxes. That’s what we’re delivering here.”

The service is available now to new and existing 1-800Accountant clients. Pricing starts at $19 per month (plus any government filing fees) and includes business setup evaluation, tax return preparation and filing, state registration, federal registration, simple-to-use AI bookkeeping software, and a consultation with a tax expert for onboarding and explanation of their individual tax situation.

About 1-800Accountant

1-800Accountant is the nation’s leading virtual accounting firm for small businesses and independent contractors. With a team of credentialed accountants and tax professionals, 1-800Accountant provides bookkeeping, tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory services to clients across all 50 states. The firm is committed to making professional accounting accessible and affordable for business owners at every stage.

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9fin launches in APAC to expand global credit coverage

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54 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

With APAC playing a bigger role in increasingly complex global credit markets, 9fin brings the news, data and AI tools professionals need to navigate volatility

HONG KONG, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 9fin, the AI-native information platform for global debt markets, has formally launched in the Asia Pacific region, giving credit professionals access to cutting-edge news, data and analysis across private and public bonds and loans.

As the 9fin team continues to grow quickly across APAC from its initial base in Hong Kong, it is supporting firms locally by providing proprietary credit intelligence, comprehensive data, and AI-powered workflow tools, all within one unified platform.

The launch comes as the tussle between public and private markets intensifies in APAC, making it more important than ever for banks, asset managers, advisors, and law firms to have visibility across the full credit landscape. While bond issuance has dropped amid geopolitical disruption, private credit activity remains robust as borrowers seek alternative financing options.

By combining deal intelligence from local sources with its extensive global credit database and AI tools, the 9fin platform gives users a comprehensive view across fragmented markets. The APAC platform includes coverage of more than 1,800 issuers and 16,000 instruments, with issuance history dating back to 2003 following 9fin’s acquisition of Bond Radar, in March 2025.

9fin is already used by more than 300 institutions globally, including KKR, Apollo, BNP Paribas, and Kirkland & Ellis. The company’s APAC buildout — supported by its $170 million Series C fundraise in March 2026 — marks the next phase of its global expansion.

Steven Hunter, CEO and co-founder at 9fin, commented: “APAC is a complex region and is becoming even more so as private markets expand and geopolitical volatility increases. The region needs a faster, smarter platform covering the full picture across bonds, loans, private credit and distressed. That’s exactly what 9fin provides. With our full platform now live in APAC, we’re giving our users the clarity to make informed decisions, faster.”

9fin’s APAC launch follows its expansion across the US, Europe, and Latin America, with CEEMEA to follow.

About 9fin

9fin is the AI-native platform for global debt markets. Founded by former J.P. Morgan banker Steven Hunter and Deutsche Bank engineer Hussam EL-Sheikh, the company combines data, analytics, and AI-powered workflows in a single platform, helping clients work smarter and faster to outperform their peers.

The company is headquartered in London, with offices in New York, Hong Kong, and Belfast and with teams across Latin America and Asia. For more information, visit 9fin.com.

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Trimble First Quarter Earnings Call and Webcast

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54 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

WESTMINSTER, Colo., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) will hold a conference call on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 8 a.m. ET to review its first quarter 2026 results. The call will be broadcast live on the web at https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/544327873. Analysts who wish to dial into the call may do so by first registering at https://events.q4inc.com/analyst/544327873?pwd=s5ilhwSm. Upon registration, dial-in details will be sent via email to the registrant.

About Trimble

Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it is helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress. For more information about Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com.

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