Leaders of RTX Corp. The system will likely involve several kinds of interceptors and other technologies meant to destroy missiles fired from foreign adversaries, including space-based systems. Still, the largest contractors will likely play a significant role in the Iron Dome and other American priorities for military technology development. Lockheed beat out rival Northrop Grumman Corp.
That ground-based system is aimed at fending off small numbers of intercontinental ballistic missiles from adversaries such as North Korea, rather than waves of attacks from China or Russia.
The Trump administration envisions a more comprehensive missile defense strategy that would also include technologies to guard against hypersonic and cruise missiles as well as drone attacks on public places and key US assets, Taiclet said. The US also already operates the Defense Support Program, with satellites developed by Northrop used to detect missile launches, space launches and nuclear detonations.
Satellites with an offensive capability were proposed by the Reagan administration in the s but abandoned over cost and technological impediments. Lockheed shares fell 9. RTX reported fourth-quarter results that surpassed expectations thanks to continuing demand for its military hardware and aircraft maintenance services.
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