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SpaceX and Partners Pitch Subscription-Based Missile Defense for Trump's 'Golden Dome'

Elon Musk's SpaceX, along with Palantir and Anduril, are frontrunners in a proposal to develop President Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense system. The plan includes launching hundreds of satellites for missile detection and tracking, with a novel subscription-based model for the Pentagon.

2025-04-17T03:28:59.365453-07:00

Via Satellite

L3Harris Completes $125M Expansion in Indiana for Golden Dome Missile Defense

2025-04-16T13:00:58.259173-07:00

Reuters

Hanwha Aerospace and WB Group Forge Partnership for Missile Production in Poland

2025-04-15T07:49:00.589928-07:00

Reuters

US Army Awards Lockheed Martin $4.94 Billion Contract for Precision Strike Missiles

2025-03-31T12:55:49.232320-07:00

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The War Zone

US Airstrikes Devastate Houthi-Controlled Fuel Transfer Facility at Yemeni Port Satellite imagery reveals significant damage at Yemen's Houthi-controlled port after US airstrikes, leading to oil leaks in the Red Sea. The strikes targeted a key fuel transfer facility, escalating military tensions and impacting regional maritime security.

2025-04-18T11:31:47.758287-07:00

US Airstrikes Devastate Houthi-Controlled Fuel Transfer Facility at Yemeni Port

Wall Street Journal

US Accuses Chinese Satellite Firm of Assisting Houthi Attacks The US has accused Chang Guang Satellite Technology, linked to the People’s Liberation Army, of supplying intelligence to Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. This satellite imagery is allegedly used to target US warships, escalating tensions and highlighting the geopolitical implications of satellite technology.

2025-04-18T08:48:16.412052-07:00

US Accuses Chinese Satellite Firm of Assisting Houthi Attacks

Payload

Golden Dome Missile Defense Vision Highlights Concerns Over Feasibility and Cost President Trump's executive order for a satellite-based missile defense architecture, dubbed the 'Golden Dome', raises questions about its cost and strategic requirements. While defense contractors show interest, the initiative's feasibility amid existing defense infrastructure and evolving threats remains under scrutiny.

2025-04-18T05:36:30.637135-07:00

Golden Dome Missile Defense Vision Highlights Concerns Over Feasibility and Cost

Aviation Week

Lockheed Martin's C-130 Enhances Strike Capabilities with Low-Cost Missiles Lockheed Martin's C-130 platform will soon achieve operational status with integrated missile capabilities, paving the way for the inclusion of a new class of low-cost, mass-produced cruise missiles in U.S. and allied arsenals. This development marks a significant shift in strategic airlift versatility.

2025-04-17T15:16:22.301897-07:00

Lockheed Martin's C-130 Enhances Strike Capabilities with Low-Cost Missiles

Reuters

SpaceX and Partners Pitch Subscription-Based Missile Defense for Trump's 'Golden Dome' Elon Musk's SpaceX, along with Palantir and Anduril, are frontrunners in a proposal to develop President Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense system. The plan includes launching hundreds of satellites for missile detection and tracking, with a novel subscription-based model for the Pentagon.

2025-04-17T03:28:59.365453-07:00

SpaceX and Partners Pitch Subscription-Based Missile Defense for Trump's 'Golden Dome'

Reuters

SpaceX Positioned to Lead Trump's 'Golden Dome' Missile Defense SpaceX emerges as a leading candidate for implementing the Trump administration's 'Golden Dome' missile defense system. With major industry players eager to participate in this expansive initiative, SpaceX stands out due to its technological capabilities and extensive government collaboration.

2025-04-17T03:28:59.365453-07:00

SpaceX Positioned to Lead Trump's 'Golden Dome' Missile Defense

Via Satellite

L3Harris Completes $125M Expansion in Indiana for Golden Dome Missile Defense L3Harris Technologies has finalized a $125 million expansion of its space manufacturing facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This expansion supports the Department of Defense's Golden Dome initiative, enhancing on-orbit defense capabilities to protect the U.S. homeland from missile threats.

2025-04-16T13:00:58.259173-07:00

L3Harris Completes $125M Expansion in Indiana for Golden Dome Missile Defense

defence-industry.eu

USAF 625th Strategic Operations Squadron Tests Nuclear Launch System The 625th Strategic Operations Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, a key unit within the U.S. Air Force's 95th Wing, has conducted a crucial test of its nuclear launch capabilities. This exercise is a pivotal component of maintaining the United States' nuclear deterrence posture and ensuring strategic readiness.

2025-04-16T00:53:14.712849-07:00

USAF 625th Strategic Operations Squadron Tests Nuclear Launch System

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