An American weapons firm and one of the biggest defence "primes". It already makes much of the kit required for Golden Dome, from radars and missiles to software. Its "next-generation interceptor" is intended to replace the older Ground-based Midcourse Defence missiles currently in Alaska and California, but could be adapted for space-based use. The company plans to test a space-based interceptor in orbit by 2028. Robert Lightfoot is president of its space division.
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