The Trump administration has officially opened requests for bids on the 'Golden Dome' missile defense program, allocating up to $151 billion for advanced technologies.
Launch of 'Golden Dome' Program
On Friday, the US Missile Defense Agency announced it will seek bids for an 'advanced, multi-domain defense system' designed to detect and counter ballistic, hypersonic and cruise missiles across all phases of flight.
Interest in New Opportunities
Companies like Booz Allen Hamilton and L3Harris have expressed interest in the program. Booz Allen's CEO informed investors that the firm 'can play a variety of roles' in Golden Dome, and L3Harris announced plans to expand its production facilities in anticipation of Golden Dome requirements.
Competition Between SpaceX and Amazon
Reports indicate that the government is exploring options beyond just SpaceX for the Golden Dome program, adding Amazon's Project Kuiper and other defense contractors to their list of partners, highlighting a growing reliance on private-sector solutions for defense missions.
The 'Golden Dome' program promises significant funding for new missile defense technologies in the US, though expectations about its implementation raise questions among analysts.
