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$3.5 Billion Boost for Missile-Tracking Satellites Unveiled

12/23/2025

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The Space Development Agency awarded $3.5 billion to four defense firms to build missile-tracking satellites as part of President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome initiative.
Lockheed Martin received $1.1 billion to build 18 missile-tracking satellites.
Northrop Grumman received $764 million for 18 satellites.
L3Harris secured $843 million for 18 satellites.
Rocket Lab, the New Zealand–based company, won an $805 million contract for 18 satellites to enhance detection of hypersonic weapons.

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The Space Development Agency awarded $3.5 billion to four defense firms to build missile-tracking satellites as part of President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome initiative.
Lockheed Martin received $1.1 billion to build 18 missile-tracking satellites.
Northrop Grumman received $764 million for 18 satellites.
L3Harris secured $843 million for 18 satellites.
Rocket Lab, the New Zealand–based company, won an $805 million contract for 18 satellites to enhance detection of hypersonic weapons.