Missile Defense Agency – The Defense Post

May- 2026 -

12 May

Air

Cadets of the University of Guam’s U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps view a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system assigned to Task Force Talon as part of leader development partnership at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. (U.S. Army Photo)

Lockheed Wins $407M Contract to Boost Guam’s Missile Defense System

The US Missile Defense Agency has awarded Lockheed Martin a $407-million contract modification to continue the development of the primary missile defense system in Guam.

Apr- 2026 -

15 April

Americas

Northrop Grumman's notional representation of its Glide Phase Interceptor program

Inder Singh Bisht

US Awards Northrop $475M for Hypersonic Glide Phase Interceptor Design

The US Missile Defense Agency has awarded a $475-million contract modification to Northrop Grumman for the Glide Phase Interceptor program.

Mar- 2026 -

24 March

Asia Pacific

An artist's impression of the AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar-fitted Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV). The gray ship is seen sailing in rough waters. Three missiles are seen firing off from it, with one maneuvering to hit an airborne missile fired by an unknown source. By the back of the ship, three laser-like lights target a group of five drones flying above. Two triangle-shaped objects are seen hovering above the entire scene.

Inder Singh Bisht

US, Japan Push Aegis Vessel Integration With First SPY-7 Live Test

The US has carried out the first live-target tracking exercise using the SPY-7 radar slated to be integrated with Japan’s Aegis vessel.

17 March

DOD Contracts

A Standard Missile-3 Block 1B interceptor missile is launched from the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) to intercept a target missile during a test in the mid-Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

US Boosts SM-3 Block IB Interceptor Inventory With New Production Order

The US has awarded Raytheon a $266.9-million contract for the additional production of Standard Missile Block IB exoatmospheric interceptors.

Feb- 2026 -

27 February

Americas

US President Donald Trump presenting the government's 'Golden Dome' missile defense plan at the Oval Office. Photo: The White House

Rojoef Manuel

Ericsson Federal Wins Networking Spot on $151B Golden Dome Program

Ericsson Federal Technologies Group has signed a prime contract to support networking solutions for the US Missile Defense Agency’s Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense initiative.

10 February

Air

Bea Castañeda

Next Generation Interceptor: Reinventing Homeland Missile Defense

The Next Generation Interceptor keeps homeland defense sharp against evolving missile threats. Here’s what it is, why it was built, and how it shapes future operations.

Jan- 2026 -

23 January

Air

A successful flight test campaign with the Arrow-3 Interceptor missile

Bea Castañeda

Arrow Missile: Uncovering the High-Altitude Anti-Ballistic Shield

This guide explains Israel’s Arrow missile, highlighting its advanced interception technology, high-altitude capabilities, and critical role in strategic missile defense against modern ballistic threats.

14 January

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

HII Wins Role in Missile Defense Agency’s $151B SHIELD Contract Vehicle

HII has signed a deal to provide services for the US Missile Defense Agency’s Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense contracting vehicle.

Nov- 2025 -

19 November

Americas