Overview

• The Missile Defense Agency called off the June 11 industry summit with plans to announce new dates on SAM.gov once details are finalized
• L3Harris Technologies, Lockheed Martin and RTX Corp remain slated to supply core satellite sensors and interceptor components for the $175 billion program
• Space Force General Michael Guetlein leads Golden Dome implementation as acquisition authority and procurement strategies are refined
• Tokyo and Washington have held high-level talks on Japan’s potential role in sensor integration and possible tariff concessions under the initiative
• Officials warn that integrating space-based assets, ground radars and complex command systems will test the project’s feasibility ahead of the January 2029 operational goal