On 8 August, the U.S. Department of Defense announced the selection of TOTE Services Inc. to provide maintenance and servicing for the Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX-1), operated by the Missile Defense Agency.
U.S. President Donald Trump has chosen a design for the Golden Dome missile defence system and appointed a leader for the $175 billion programme, according to an explainer published by Reuters.
The Pentagon’s Golden Dome missile defence system will feature four layers – one in space and three on land – with 11 short-range batteries positioned across the continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii.
Raytheon has been awarded a $258,742,330 cost-plus-incentive-fee contract by the U.S. Department of Defense for the development of the Standard Missile 2 (SM-2) Block IIICU All Up Round.
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) announced its readiness to support the Golden Dome missile defence architecture with a range of advanced technologies.
The United States government has asked Lockheed Martin to explore a substantial increase in production of Patriot PAC-3 air defence missiles.
Lockheed Martin has emphasised that space is no longer a supporting element but a core enabler of the United States’ multi-layered missile defence strategy.
A senior U.S. Army leader has underlined the importance of interoperability, partnerships and next-generation technology to achieve space superiority during the Space and Missile Defense Symposium on 5 August.
AeroVironment and Sierra Nevada Corporation have announced a strategic partnership to develop the next generation of integrated air and missile defence systems for the Golden Dome for America initiative.
Telesat Corp., Canada’s largest satellite operator, has expressed interest in contributing to the United States’ proposed Golden Dome missile defence system.
The commanding general of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) has reaffirmed the Army’s readiness to face growing global threats during the 28th Space and Missile Defense Symposium.
Lockheed Martin has announced significant progress in the development of the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI), a cutting-edge missile defence system aimed at protecting the United States.
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