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Lockheed Martin is set to demonstrate on-orbit missile defense capabilities from 2026 to 2028, according to company executives. The planned demonstrations aim to enhance confidence in space-enabled missile defense, focusing on sensing and maneuvering against missile threats.

These initiatives will occur under Lockheed's Ignite business unit. The company has partnered with Firefly Aerospace for multiple launches, with the Alpha rocket expected to return to flight in late February after previous anomalies. Lockheed Martin's efforts align with the Golden Dome architecture and the Missile Defense Agency's Next-Generation Interceptor program.