Booz Allen Hamilton has received a contract to assemble and supply a testbed missile interceptor solution for the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command.
The deal is part of a $3.2-billion framework signed with multiple industry partners to supply space-based defense prototypes in support of Washington’s Golden Dome program.
Similar to Israel’s Iron Dome, the Golden Dome initiative aims to deploy a layered capability that combines sensors and interceptors to protect the homeland against modern air and missile threats across boost, midcourse, and glide phases.
Booz Allen noted that its selection for the initiative will be supported by its more than six decades of expertise on space programs across military, intelligence, and civil agencies.
“Over the last decade, we have invested in space-based missile defense to deliver advanced technology to the mission at speed,” said Angela Wallace, executive vice president at the company.
“We look forward to our continued partnership with the Department of War to advance the future of homeland defense.”
AI-Driven Interceptor
The company also cited its role as a major provider of artificial intelligence (AI) for the federal government, with the technology embedded in its space-based interceptor (SBI) concept called Brilliant Swarms.
Brilliant Swarms is a constellation of small-class satellites that uses a battle management and command and control algorithm to monitor, lock, and intercept targets autonomously.
Using AI, the system can also identify threats, select the most effective response, rapidly reconfigure networks, and evaluate battle damage.
“Booz Allen’s decades of command and control and missile defense experience paired with our advanced software and AI solutions deliver a modern approach to the SBI mission with a performance-first mindset,” said Katie Carr, an engineering director of the national security division at Booz Allen.
