US, Japan Push Aegis Vessel Integration With First SPY-7 Live Test
The US has carried out the first live-target tracking exercise using the SPY-7 radar slated to be integrated with Japan’s Aegis vessel.
US Boosts SM-3 Block IB Interceptor Inventory With New Production Order
The US has awarded Raytheon a $266.9-million contract for the additional production of Standard Missile Block IB exoatmospheric interceptors.
Ericsson Federal Wins Networking Spot on $151B Golden Dome Program
Ericsson Federal Technologies Group has signed a prime contract to support networking solutions for the US Missile Defense Agency’s Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense initiative.
Next Generation Interceptor: Reinventing Homeland Missile Defense
The Next Generation Interceptor keeps homeland defense sharp against evolving missile threats. Here’s what it is, why it was built, and how it shapes future operations.
Arrow Missile: Uncovering the High-Altitude Anti-Ballistic Shield
This guide explains Israel’s Arrow missile, highlighting its advanced interception technology, high-altitude capabilities, and critical role in strategic missile defense against modern ballistic threats.
HII Wins Role in Missile Defense Agency’s $151B SHIELD Contract Vehicle
HII has signed a deal to provide services for the US Missile Defense Agency’s Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense contracting vehicle.
Rocket Lab Conducts Suborbital Launch for Missile Defense Testing
Rocket Lab conducted a suborbital mission with its HASTE launch vehicle for the US Defense Innovation Unit and the Missile Defense Agency.
US to Upgrade Homeland Missile Defense Radars Against Advanced Threats
The US Missile Defense Agency plans a software upgrade for its ballistic missile early warning radars to improve object classification.
MDA Issues $151B Draft Proposal to Spearhead Golden Dome Homeland Shield Project
The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has published a pre-solicitation paper for the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program, advancing the Trump administration’s “Golden Dome” air and missile defense concept.
California Tech Firm Joins Lockheed Martin’s Golden Dome Missile Bid
Core Systems is teaming up with Lockheed Martin to support its bid for the Golden Dome missile project, an ambitious US initiative aimed at countering advanced aerial threats.
US Awards Lockheed Martin $2 Billion for THAAD Interceptors
The US Missile Defense Agency has awarded Lockheed Martin a $2-billion contract to produce Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors.
Lockheed Secures Up to $3B for Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Program
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract worth up to $2.97 billion to extend its role as the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Combat Systems Engineering Agent.
MDA Eyes ‘Gunslinger’ Air-Launched Missile for Hypersonic Threat Defense
The US Missile Defense Agency is considering the use of the Air Intercept Missile 174B “Gunslinger” air-to-air missile as a primary solution against hypersonic threats.
US Long Range Discrimination Radar Tracks Live ICBM in First Flight Test
The US Missile Defense Agency has successfully conducted its first flight test of the Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) at the Clear Space Force Station in Alaska, around two years after its original schedule.
Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ US Missile Defense Plan Faces Major Challenges
US President Donald Trump’s plan for a “Golden Dome” missile shield faces significant technical and political challenges, and it could cost far more than he has estimated to achieve its goals.
US Receives First Upgraded AN/TPY-2 Radar For Boosted Hypersonic Defense
The US Missile Defense Agency has received its first upgraded AN/TPY-2 radar to detect, track, and discriminate among ballistic missile threats.
Lockheed Awarded $2.8 Billion THAAD 6.0 Development Contract
The Missile Defense Agency has awarded Lockheed Martin a THAAD development contract with a ceiling of $2.81 billion.
US Receives 900th THAAD Interceptor
The US Missile Defense Agency has taken delivery of its 900th Terminal High Altitude Area Defense interceptor from Lockheed Martin.
US Awards Stratolaunch $24.7M Hypersonic Flight Test Contract
The US has awarded a $24.7 million contract to Stratolaunch for testing advanced defense systems against hypersonic weapons.
US Performs Exo-Atmospheric Intercept of Ballistic Missile Target in Guam
The US Missile Defense Agency has successfully performed its first live exo-atmospheric intercept of a ballistic missile target using the Aegis Guam System.
Standard Missile-3 Block IIA Reaches Full Rate Production
Raytheon has entered full-rate production for Standard Missile (SM)-3 Block IIA, validating the program's design maturity.
Northrop Redesigns ICBM Target Vehicle for Greater Range, Lift
Northrop Grumman is redesigning the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile target vehicle for the Missile Defense Agency.
Colorado Firm to Provide Propulsion Subsystem for Lockheed’s Next Generation Interceptor
Lockheed Martin has selected Voyager Space to provide a propulsion subsystem for the US Missile Defense Agency’s Next Generation Interceptor.
Lockheed Martin Opens $18M Engineering Facility in Alabama
Lockheed Martin has opened a new engineering facility, laboratory, and demonstration center in Alabama to advance US security capabilities.
