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Space Force Opens a $3.2 Billion Contest for Orbital Missile Interceptors
The US Space Force has tapped 12 companies for prototype work on space-based interceptors, pushing the most ambitious part of the proposed Golden Dome missile-defense architecture toward a 2028 demonstration.
Key Takeaways
- The Space Force awarded up to $3.2 billion in agreements for interceptor prototypes.
- Twelve companies were selected, mixing major defense contractors with newer space firms.
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