The U.S. Space Force has awarded initial contracts for prototypes under the Golden Dome missile defense program, a spokesperson for the military branch has confirmed.
The Space Force spokesperson confirmed the awards but did not name the contractors, saying that deals below $9 million do not need to be publicly disclosed.
“The selection process was robust and thorough,” a Space Force statement sent to news outlets said. It is looking to “lead a fast-paced effort in partnership with industry to develop, demonstrate and deliver prototype interceptors.”
The contracts will fund the development of competing prototypes for phase interceptors that will shoot down a missile as it enters space, and the fire control stations to coordinate the signals from satellites and help interceptors launch and find their targets….