Stratolaunch conducts hypersonic flight test with Missile Defense Agency using Talon-A3 aircraft
Stratolaunch has conducted a hypersonic flight test with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency using its Spirit of Mojave carrier aircraft and Talon-A3 hypersonic vehicle.
Missile Defense Agency plans Project Maverick test for counter-hypersonic intercept capability
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency plans to conduct a counter-hypersonic missile test in fiscal 2027 under an initiative known as Project Maverick, according to Pentagon budget documents.
Missile Defense Agency awards Northrop Grumman contract modification to advance Glide Phase Interceptor development
Northrop Grumman has received a contract modification to accelerate development of the Glide Phase Interceptor, a system designed to counter hypersonic missile threats.
Raytheon clinches over $250 million contract for SM-3 Block IB ballistic missile defense interceptors
The Missile Defense Agency has awarded Raytheon a contract modification valued at nearly $267 million for the production of additional Standard Missile-3 Block IB interceptors.
Ericsson Federal awarded prime position on $151 billion Missile Defense Agency SHIELD IDIQ contract
Ericsson Federal Technologies Group has been awarded a prime contract position on the Missile Defense Agency’s Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense, or SHIELD, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract.
Leonardo DRS awarded multiple SHIELD IDIQ contracts under $151 billion Missile Defense Agency program
Leonardo DRS has announced it has been awarded multiple contracts under the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract.
IBM selected to support U.S. Missile Defense Agency SHIELD program on advanced defense capabilities delivery
The company said the contract supports rapid deployment of advanced technologies with greater speed and agility, while maintaining security […]
Missile Defense Agency selects Saab’s U.S. subsidiary for SHIELD program under IDIQ contract
Saab, Inc. has been selected by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency for the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract.
Missile defence: Rafael Systems Global Sustainment selected for SHIELD programme
Rafael Systems Global Sustainment (RSGS) has been selected as an awardee in the Missile Defense Agency’s second series of staggered awards under the SHIELD Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract.
U.S. Space Force accepts Long-Range Discrimination Radar, marking major step in missile defence
The U.S. Space Force’s Combat Forces Command (CFC) has formally taken operational acceptance of the Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR), a solid-state long-range system.
U.S. Missile Defense Agency issues initial SHIELD awards under multiple award contract valued at $151 billion
The Missile Defense Agency has issued the first awards under its Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense contract, a multiple award vehicle with a ceiling of 151 billion dollars.
U.S. plans strategic radar upgrade to strengthen missile defences against Russia, China and North Korea
The United States is planning to upgrade its early warning radar systems to better detect and classify hostile ballistic missiles targeting the homeland.


