Missile Defense Agency
Coverage of Missile Defense Agency in the Nexus archive.
- Pentagon moves to triple Patriot, quadruple THAAD interceptor production
The Pentagon has signed framework agreements with Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin to triple Patriot and quadruple THAAD interceptor production, aiming to replenish strained U.S. missile inventories due to increased demand from conflicts in Iran and Ukraine. The initiative involves direct collaboration with component suppliers to enhance production capacity and supply chain resilience.
- Reditus readies first launch of its re-entry vehicle/hypersonic target
Reditus is preparing the first launch of its re-entry vehicle/hypersonic target. The Missile Defense Agency is evaluating the company’s ENOS spacecraft as a hypersonic target/testbed under the SHIELD contract, according to Reditus CEO Stef Crum.
- Cost estimate for 'Golden Dome' missile defense system balloons to $1.2 trillion
The estimated cost of the Golden Dome missile defense system has increased to $1.2 trillion. The system is designed to intercept missiles. The significant cost increase may impact its development and implementation.