{"id":1634,"date":"2026-04-15T17:35:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T17:35:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/gitai-launches-defense-space-unit-to-advance-u-s-contracting\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T17:35:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T17:35:35","slug":"gitai-launches-defense-space-unit-to-advance-u-s-contracting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/gitai-launches-defense-space-unit-to-advance-u-s-contracting\/","title":{"rendered":"GITAI Launches Defense &#038; Space Unit to Advance U S Contracting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/1776225229284_639118220405023439.webp\" width=\"712\" height=\"393\" alt=\"GITAI Launches Defense &amp; Space Unit to Advance U S Contracting\" class=\"imageload removeImageattr\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/1776225229284_639118220405023439.webp\" style=\"opacity: 0;\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/1776225229284_639118220405023439.webp\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"712\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"393\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>GITAI USA<\/strong>, a U.S.-headquartered space robotics company, announced the establishment of its new subsidiary, GITAI Defense and Space LLC, incorporated in Delaware and operating from the company\u2019s headquarters in Torrance, California. This strategic move positions GITAI to serve as a prime contractor for U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and <strong>NASA&nbsp;<\/strong>programs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Addressing U.S. Government Contracting Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>GITAI USA, based in Torrance, California, already designs and manufactures all of its space robotics systems including advanced robotic arms, satellites and robotic rovers entirely within the United States. The company has a proven track record of securing contracts from U.S. government agencies such as <strong>DARPA<\/strong>, as well as from leading U.S. commercial space companies.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-layout related-content-also-read-box my-3\">\n<h4 class=\"mb-0\">Also Read: GITAI Initiates Defense &amp; Space Division to Serve as Prime US Govt Contractor<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p>However, certain <strong>DoD<\/strong> and NASA solicitations require that prime contractors be majority-owned or controlled by U.S. citizens or permanent residents. To meet these criteria, GITAI Defense and Space LLC has been structured under a voting trust:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>51% ownership by a U.S. trust company<\/li>\n<li>49% ownership by GITAI USA Inc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This ownership structure enables GITAI Defense and Space LLC to qualify for prime contractor roles in U.S. government contracts. The new subsidiary will focus on supporting national security missions\u2014particularly by providing satellite buses for defense-oriented constellations and on-orbit servicing solutions powered by GITAI\u2019s proprietary robotics technologies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GITAI USA, a U.S.-headquartered space robotics company, announced the establishment of its new subsidiary, GITAI Defense and Space LLC, incorporated in Delaware and operating from the company\u2019s headquarters in Torrance, California. This strategic move positions GITAI to serve as a prime contractor for U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and NASA&nbsp;programs. 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