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Lockheed Martin's $175B Missile Interceptor Set for 2028 Tests

8/10/2025

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Lockheed Martin is gearing up to test a groundbreaking space-based missile interceptor by 2028, a key component of the U.S. "Golden Dome for America" initiative. This ambitious $175 billion project seeks to defend against emerging threats like hypersonic missiles, but it may encounter hurdles, including the demand for thousands of interceptors and possible supply chain delays.

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Lockheed Martin is gearing up to test a groundbreaking space-based missile interceptor by 2028, a key component of the U.S. "Golden Dome for America" initiative. This ambitious $175 billion project seeks to defend against emerging threats like hypersonic missiles, but it may encounter hurdles, including the demand for thousands of interceptors and possible supply chain delays.