The Golden Dome missile defense shield budget has increased by $10 billion. The total cost for the program now stands at $185 billion. This funding expansion aims to accelerate the development of space-based components.
Lockheed Martin, RTX, and Northrop Grumman have been added as prime contractors. They are part of a nine-company consortium building the system's critical command-and-control infrastructure.
The program integrates ground-based interceptors and sensors with space-based technology. This system is designed to detect and neutralize incoming threats.