Jim Taiclet, Chairman, President, and CEO of Lockheed Martin, highlighted the company’s expertise in air and missile defence. He stated that Lockheed Martin is prepared to contribute critical components, including satellite-based missile detection, combat-proven interceptors, next-generation laser weapons, and command and control systems.
The project is envisioned as a large-scale national security initiative, comparable to the Manhattan Project. Lockheed Martin plans to collaborate across the defence and commercial sectors, ensuring an open-architecture system that allows for innovation and economic growth.
The company has extensive experience in missile defence, already playing a key role in the U.S. Missile Defense System’s command and control network. It has also demonstrated layered defence capabilities in Guam and the Pacific, reinforcing its ability to develop a rapid and effective solution.
The proposed Golden Dome would provide a protective shield against hypersonic missiles, drone swarms, and other airborne threats. Using artificial intelligence and real-time data analysis, the system would detect, track, and neutralise threats with unprecedented speed and accuracy.
President Donald Trump has called for a strengthened homeland defence strategy, and Lockheed Martin asserts that it has the expertise to deliver. With its proven track record in missile defence, the company believes it can help create a powerful, American-made shield to safeguard the nation.
Source: Lockheed Martin.
