U.S. launches $151 billion procurement for Golden Dome programme – Financial Times
The United States has officially begun a $151 billion procurement process to support a large-scale missile defence initiative referred to as the “Golden Dome.”
The United States has officially begun a $151 billion procurement process to support a large-scale missile defence initiative referred to as the “Golden Dome.”
The Golden Dome initiative aims to develop a layered defence system to protect the continental United States from ballistic missiles, hypersonic weapons, and advanced cruise missiles.
The U.S. Senate has confirmed General Mike Guetlein as the first Direct Reporting Program Manager for Golden Dome for America.
The Trump administration is expanding its search for partners to develop the $175 billion Golden Dome missile defence system, according to a Reuters report on Tuesday.
Riki Ellison, Founder and CEO of the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance (MDAA), led a discussion on the Golden Dome for America initiative, focusing on its significance for the U.S. defence industry.
L3Harris has appointed Rob Mitrevski as President of Golden Dome Strategy and Integration, a newly created position to lead the company's involvement in the Golden Dome programme.
The United States has proposed an initial investment of $25 billion to begin development of the Golden Dome for America, a national missile defence initiative.
Lockheed Martin and Boeing announced on Monday that they are positioning themselves to win a substantial share of the Golden Dome missile defence system, unveiled by U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this year.
U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has presented a $961.6 billion budget request for the Department of Defense for the 2026 financial year.
The United States’ proposed “Golden Dome” missile defence system could eventually be capable of countering attacks like Ukraine’s recent drone strike on Russian airbases, the top US Air Force officer has said.
The Trump administration has indicated a desire to rapidly expand and strengthen continental U.S. missile defence by building what it is calling the Golden Dome.
U.S. President Donald Trump has spoken with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba about working together on his proposed Golden Dome missile defence system.
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