The financial terms of the contracts are not disclosed.
The U.S. Space Forces have begun to finalize the first contracts for the creation of space interceptors, taking one of the key steps in implementing the defense network "Golden Dome" proposed by the Pentagon.
According to a representative of the Space Forces, the contracts were awarded under competitive Other Transaction Agreements (OTA) — a tool that the Department of Defense uses for the accelerated development of new technologies.
The exact number of selected companies is not disclosed, and their names are not published for security reasons. The cost of the contracts is also not revealed. Since OTAs do not fall under the traditional federal procurement system (DFARS), their terms may not be published.
The Pentagon often uses OTAs to attract companies that have not previously worked on defense contracts: such agreements are more flexible regarding costs, timelines, and intellectual property rights.
According to the concept, the "Golden Dome" will become a multi-layered missile defense system to protect U.S. territory, integrating new space sensors, accelerated control systems, and a mix of ground and orbital interceptors.
Within this architecture, space interceptors will be able to maneuver in orbit and physically strike enemy missiles during their flight. How exactly they will be deployed and how many devices will be needed will depend on the final project of the system chosen by the Pentagon.
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