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Defense contractors work on a partially assembled orbital interceptor model in a clean-room setting.

US Space Force Awards $3.2 Billion for Orbital Interceptors

The US Space Force is taking a major leap in missile defense, awarding $3.2 billion in prototype contracts to 11 companies, including industry giants and innovative newcomers, to develop space-based interceptors that can counter threats with speed and agility. This move marks a significant step in the development of a new layer of US missile defense.

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Futuristic space-based interceptor prototype on display at a modern tech facility.

Space Force Taps Dozen Firms for $3.2 Billion in Space-Based Interceptors

The US Space Force has awarded 20 contracts worth up to $3.2 billion to 12 top companies, including Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, to develop space-based interceptors for a cutting-edge missile defense system. This ambitious project is a major step forward in protecting national security and defending against emerging threats in space.

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