Golden Dome

Northrop Grumman partners with Apex for 2027 SBI demo

Startup Apex Space had previously announced its own self-funded SBI demonstration called Project Shadow by the end of 2026.

SpaceX wins $4.16B Space Force contract to detect airborne moving targets

"While this OTA agreement establishes initial SB-AMTI capability, the Space Force anticipates issuing multiple awards in the coming year ," the service said today.

After Iran attacks, Turkish industry seeing increased Gulf interest in air defense platforms

Both companies expressed their readiness to transfer technology in line with mandates in Gulf states to localize defense production.

Space Force names Sandhoo as head of new missile warning/tracking PAE

As of May 11, Sandhoo is double hatted as both head of the PAE and director of the Space Development Agency.

Diving into Golden Dome’s new pricetag, plus winning the Army’s network wars

This week on The Break Out, we review the latest tensions over Golden Dome's forecasted costs before visiting Colorado where special forces and infantry linked up for a novel exercise at Fort Carson.

CBO’s $1.2 trillion Golden Dome estimate based on bad data: Guetlein

Gen. Michael Guetlein, who previously said the project would cost $185 billion, insisted DoD would be able to deploy an "operational system" to defend the entire US homeland by 2028.

Six key takeaways about Iran’s missiles, two months into the war

From the necessity of air defense to the perils of dwindling stockpiles, here are a few key considerations after more than 10 weeks of long-range strikes from Tehran.

Golden Dome-style missile shield could cost up to $1.2T over 20 years, CBO estimates

The Congressional Budget Office said it was "impossible" to get a true cost for Golden Dome, as DoD hasn't revealed details about its envisioned architecture.

Munitions at risk? Inside the Pentagon’s $350B gamble

Congress has teed up a second reconciliation bill with immigration enforcement money, but future reconciliation funds for defense remain nebulous.

It’s a wrap: Space-BACN satellite laser link program shifts from DARPA to DIU

Space-BACN's optical inter-satellite links and related tech are transitioning to the Defense Innovation Unit for a future on-orbit pathfinder, according to industry execs.

Israel delivers Tamir interceptors to US Marine Corps for MRIC program

The MRIC centers around Israel’s famed Iron Dome and uses a truck-mounted Iron Dome launcher with Tamir interceptors.

Space Force tasks a dozen companies for Golden Dome space-based interceptors

The service pledged it would demonstrate an “initial capability” for the orbital missile killers by 2028.

‘No longer theoretical’: Golden Dome czar touts first steps amid skepticism

When asked if the American public has bought into the program, Guetlein said, “No.”

Pentagon officials broadly detail $55 billion drone plan under DAWG

The bulk of funding comes in the form of reconciliation, a bet the department also made for a proposed hike to its Office of Strategic Capital loan program.