Lockheed Martin to Conduct On-Orbit Missile Defense Tech Demonstrations from 2026 to 2028
Lockheed Martin plans to conduct multiple on-orbit missile defense technology demonstrations between 2026 and 2028. The initiative aims to enhance space-enabled missile defense capabilities, including sensing and maneuvering to address missile threats. The demonstrations will be conducted through Lockheed's Ignite business unit and will include launches via Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket. The company is focusing on supporting missile defense initiatives like the Golden Dome architecture and the Missile Defense Agency's Next-Generation Interceptor program.

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.




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