DARPA backs Diffraqtion to demo ‘quantum camera’ for space, Earth surveillance
Only recently emerging from stealth, the MIT-UMD spinout is planning constellations of small, low-cost ISR satellites for multiple military missions.
Golden Dome
From National Defense Strategy plans to acquisition overhaul findings: 2026 preview
The coming 12 months could shake up where US troops are positioned and new details about the Golden Dome initiative.
MDA adds 1,086 firms to its SHIELD pool for Golden Dome-related tech
With the new awards, a total of 2,100 firms have been qualified by the Missile Defense Agency to compete for future SHIELD tech development contracts.
New Trump space policy sets 2028 deadline for Moon base, Golden Dome prototype
The policy is light on language regarding security issues — with the most specific provision reiterating Trump’s Golden Dome push for a comprehensive air and missile defense shield.
Golden Dome’s industrial call to arms could match the Manhattan Project
[Sponsored] The nationwide missile shield will test industry’s ability to innovate fast and integrate complex systems without failure.
Golden Dome Chief Confirms Some Operational Capability By 2028; Culture Bigger Barrier Than Technical Challenges
The head of the Golden Dome initiative last weekend confirmed that while they still plan to deliver an “operational capability” to defend against advanced threats by 2028, cultural challenges are […]
Pentagon acquisition chief pledges new ‘program czars’ will cut red tape, not add to it
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael Duffey outlined key steps taken since early November mandate to move out on acquisition reform.
Poll finds increasing support for international engagement, Golden Dome spending
“Majorities want the United States to take the lead in international affairs, believe American military superiority is essential, and support a force sized to deter and, if necessary, win conflicts against more than one major adversary at a time,” said…
MDA picks over 1,000 initial winners for Golden Dome contracting vehicle
In total, the agency is providing awards to 1,014 “qualifying offerors” for the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program, under deals that could eventually total $151 billion over 10 years.
MDA Awards First SHIELD Golden Dome Contract Vehicle To Over 1,000 Offerors
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) included over 1,000 winning offerors able to compete under the first in a series of awards for the multiple award Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered […]