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L3Harris reaffirms commitment to space business amid missile sector expansion
The company expects more satellite orders and space work fueled by Golden Dome
Golden Dome is forcing the Pentagon to confront missile defense economics
Gen. Michael Guetlein says deterrence hinges less on exquisite technology than on cost, production scale and industrial execution
Defense appropriations bill for 2026 funds Space Force at $26 billion, presses Pentagon on Golden Dome
‘Minibus’ shifts money to GPS, backs commercial services and cuts proposed MILNET constellation
Guetlein defends Golden Dome secrecy, says industry is ‘well informed’ despite criticism
Guetlein said his office has held extensive private engagements with industry.
Missile Defense Agency clarifies ‘SHIELD’ vendor selection is not a Golden Dome preview
MDA selected 1,014 vendors for the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program
Space Force awards first prototype deals for space-based interceptors under Golden Dome
The Space Systems Command issued multiple awards for space-based interceptor (SBI) prototype demonstrations through competitive Other Transaction Agreements
Making COMSATCOM accessible for large-scale defense requirements
The rise of peer adversaries and new offensive weapons is changing communications requirements from military command headquarters to the warfighting edge. That brings an increased need for secure, reliable networking capacity to meet real-time response…
Star Wars redux: the false promise of space-based missile defense
Star Wars is back in vogue with President Trump’s executive order to establish the “Golden Dome” missile defense shield. It will feature an ambitious space-based boost-phase interceptor program in addition to terrestrial systems. While admittedly…
Kymeta and iRocket working on multi-orbit Golden Dome interceptor connectivity
Kymeta is working on a conformal antenna that could be integrated into the body of missiles being developed by iRocket, enabling the multi-orbit connectivity they say will be vital for the U.S. Golden Dome interceptor…
How Golden Dome could make nuclear weapons irrelevant
For nearly 80 years, the specter of nuclear war has haunted humankind, shaping foreign policy, military strategy, and international relations. The principle of “mutually assured destruction” (MAD) has been the cornerstone of global stability since…
Firefly deepens push into defense market after closing SciTec acquisition
On its third-quarter earnings call Nov. 12, Firefly executives highlighted the company’s alignment with the Pentagon’s planned “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative
Live Event: The Role of Space-Based Interceptors in Golden Dome (Replay)
From inflationary pressures and shifting interest rates to supply chain challenges and intensifying great-power competition, today’s macroeconomic and geopolitical forces are reshaping the future of space investment. For investors and businesses, navigating this environment means…
Intuitive Machines sees Lanteris deal creating new opportunities in defense and exploration
Intuitive Machines says its acquisition of satellite manufacturer Lanteris Space Systems will open new opportunities for the company, from participation in Golden Dome to developing a crewed lunar lander.
Golden Dome hype meets information vacuum as industry awaits Pentagon direction
With the government shutdown dragging on and architectural details still under wraps, defense contractors find themselves in the position of building capabilities for a system that hasn’t been defined
Startup takes on space-based missile defense — with its own cash
Satellite manufacturer Apex is planning a high-stakes demonstration of interceptor technology in orbit
Former U.S. defense officials urge Pentagon to scale up hypersonic weapons to match China, Russia
The recommendation comes in a new report by the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security
Defense budgets on both sides of the Atlantic reshape space industry
European rearmament and Trump’s Golden Dome drive surge in investments and valuations, executives say
Golden Dome: What’s its story?
In fewer than 40 months, President Trump’s presidency will end. The question is, will his signature project — the Golden Dome — die with it? It could survive even if the Republicans lose control of…
Firefly to acquire defense contractor SciTec in $855 million deal
The acquisition would expand Firefly’s footprint in the defense market, where Firefly is trying to capture opportunities in the Golden Dome program
The spreadsheet behind the Golden Dome sticker shock
Todd Harrison demonstrates the ‘Defense Futures Simulator’ that calculated eye-watering missile defense costs — and invites critics to prove him wrong with their own numbers.
Satellite radios sought for Golden Dome interceptor demo
The planned demonstration would use radio-frequency communications terminals to establish satellite-to-satellite links between a Starlink payload and a mock space-based interceptor
‘Left of launch’ becomes central focus in next-generation missile defense
Gen. Stephen Whiting: ‘Our missile defenses have done a good job during the most recent conflicts, but most of those are focused on terminal engagement, and we want to be able to push that engagement…
President Trump’s Golden Dome: golden dream or black nightmare?
With great fanfare, the newly installed American President Donald Trump launched the idea of the United States creating an “Iron Dome” to protect America against aerial threats, similar to how the Iron Dome provides security…
Golden Dome’s cost: anywhere from billions to trillions, depending on design
A new report by Todd Harrison of the American Enterprise Institute estimates Golden Dome could cost from $252 billion to $3.6 trillion over 20 years, based on scope and capabilities
Firefly pitches rockets, satellites for Golden Dome
CEO Jason Kim said the company’s Alpha vehicle could launch test targets while the Elytra platform could host interceptors for the Golden Dome missile-defense shield
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