MDA Seeks New Mobile Golden Dome Radar
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is investigating industry capability and interest in producing a new mobile radar to support the Golden Dome program. According to a July 24 Request For […]
Missile Defense
Golden Dome: A Multi-Billion Dollar Space Gamble
OPINION — “I think the real technical challenge [for the Golden Dome space-based missile defense system] will be building of the space-based interceptor. That technology exists, I believe. I believe we have proven every element of the physics [to the …
Deterring Iran: The Art of No Deal
Since its inception, the Iranian regime (1979) has terrorized and subjugated the Middle East and killed far too many Americans. For nearly 50 years, Iran successfully used a combination of proxies and agents of influence within the US and Europe to deter the West. The regime also built a credible missile program with thousands of […]
Deterring Iran: The Art of No Deal was originally published on Global Security Review.
Golden Dome Head Outlines Near Term Goals, Space-Based Interceptors, And Undecided Architecture
The new head of the Trump administration’s Golden Dome initiative recently outlined his near-term goals, noting space-based interceptors (SBIs) will be the hardest technical challenge, and clarified the architecture and […]
MDA Seeks New Missile Defense Launcher For Golden Dome Within Two Years
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is starting market research to determine an “innovative missile defense launcher” and support equipment technologies that could be delivered within two years as part of […]
Any Decision To Accelerate B-21 Production Will Require Northrop Grumman To Boost Investment
If the Defense Department decides to increase production of the Air Force’s new B-21 stealth bomber it will require further investment by Northrop Grumman [NOC], which in turn expects to […]
As Nukes Spread, Robust Missile Defenses Must Rise
OPINION — More countries aspire to be nuclear-weapons states, and we should prepare for this eventuality. That’s why the Golden Dome missile defense initiative is timely and needed.The war in Ukraine is a stark reminder that Ukraine giving up their nu…
Lockheed Martin Wins Another $2.97 Billion Contract To Upgrade Aegis Over Next Decade
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) awarded Lockheed Martin [LMT] another 10-year contract to maintain and upgrade the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) system in a contract worth up to $2.97 […]
The Golden Dome is Missing a Key Focus
EXPERT PERSPECTIVE / OPINION – On January 27, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at defending the U.S. against an attack by ballistic, hypersonic and cruise missiles as well as other advanced aerial attacks; the Golden Dome initiati…
Space Force Solicits Industry Ideas On ‘Quick and Efficient’ SBI Deployment
The U.S. Space Force program executive office for space combat power is soliciting input from industry on the rapid fielding of space based interceptors (SBI), which the Trump administration’s Golden […]