SASC Dems skeptical of Golden Dome price, feasibility
“We need a lot more information before we make decisions to spend hundreds and hundreds of billions of dollars," said Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz.
The Break Out: The highs of AFA and a Trump sartorial mystery [VIDEO]
Fashion aside, President Donald Trump's fighter jet pin raised some eyebrows for what it could signify.
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Next-generation KC-390 Millennium expands multimission options for air forces
The jet-powered transport’s speed, survivability and multi-mission agility position it as a viable option to the C-130 for the US and NATO allies.
For Golden Dome to work, it needs to be put to the test
Rigorous end-to-end systems testing is imperative and needs to happen soon for Golden Dome for America to be a success, according to this op-ed from Sarah Mineiro.
Can space-based interceptors really work? What to know about Trump’s plan [VIDEO]
In this installment of Breaking Defense's Golden Dome discussion, experts dive into what space-based interceptors could look like.
The Break Out: A Golden Dome prize pool and Project Octopus [VIDEO]
Diving into a proposed prize pool for space-based interceptors, and a look at Project Octopus, this week on The Weekly Break Out.
EXCLUSIVE: DoD envisions prize competition for boost-phase SBI prototypes
The plan faces some skepticism from industry, citing massive investment requirement for potentially relatively little.
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Threat warning and survivability in the modern battlespace
Protecting warfighters requires fast, accurate, and dependable systems that work flawlessly to military standards.
China and Russia won’t like Golden Dome. Here’s how they might respond. [VIDEO]
Expect the other nuclear powers to try and develop new capabilities to get around Golden Dome, say two experts in this new roundtable video.
Golden Dome: Tackling the myths and rumors around America’s new missile shield [VIDEO]
Breaking Defense kicks off a new video series on Golden Dome, starting with a primer on what you need to know.
Can Congress pass a FY26 defense budget this year? Here are 12 key issues for lawmakers.
As Congress returns from August recess, Breaking Defense examined how each defense committee is looking at a dozen major programs, from Golden Dome to F/A-XX to the cancellation of the E-7 Wedgetail.
MDA outlines Golden Dome’s SHIELD $151 billion contracting vehicle
The government could spend those funds on a host of areas under the new Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense, or SHIELD, contracting vehicle, according to presentation slides reviewed by Breaking Defense.
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An autonomy blueprint is essential to keep legacy platforms relevant in modern warfare
It’s about improving existing platforms with autonomy, and applying AI, edge computing, quantum encryption, and sensor fusion.
How industry is lining up for big Golden Dome business
While big primes appear to be positioning themselves for leadership roles, Leidos CEO Tom Bell told reporters the company doesn't need to be "Mr. Golden Dome."
Golden Dome teamup: SNC, AV announce joint agreement
The two firms are focused on the lower tier aspect of Golden Dome, such as small drones and cruise missiles.
At missile defense conference, the first rule of Golden Dome is don’t talk about Golden Dome
The Space and Missile Defense Symposium organizer said the Pentagon asked them to shift discussion about the Golden Dome project to another event.
Army eyeing fall release of new Air and Missile Defense Strategy
“The main thing, from a lesson learned perspective, is complexity, mass and an attempt to seek and hunt air and missile defenses,” said Army Space and Missile Defense Command head Lt. Gen. Sean Gainey.