"The US Space Force released a list of a dozen companies working on Space-Based Interceptors for the Pentagon's Golden Dome initiative, a multilayer defense system to shield US territory from drones and ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missile attacks."
"The agreements have a combined value of up to $3.2 billion, and will capitalize on a mix of public and private investment to move SBIs closer to testing in low-Earth orbit."
"The agreements are for early stage development and tech demos, not for full-scale production, which will come with a significantly higher price tag."
The US Space Force announced a list of 12 companies involved in the Golden Dome initiative, aimed at developing Space-Based Interceptors for missile defense. The initiative seeks to protect US territory from various missile threats. The Space Force awarded contracts worth up to $3.2 billion using Other Transaction Authority agreements, allowing for rapid prototyping. The agreements focus on early-stage development and technology demonstrations, with no details on individual contributions due to operational security. Established companies like SpaceX and Lockheed Martin are expected to play significant roles in the program.
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