Pentagon Pursues Constellation to Kill Enemy Missiles, But Defense of Interceptors Remains Uncertain

The US Space Force is developing a constellation of space-based interceptors to kill enemy missiles, but experts say that protecting these interceptors themselves is a significant challenge. The Pentagon plans to use competing Other Transaction Authority contracts to fund prototype development, but the lack of a clear plan for defenses has raised concerns. Experts suggest that passive and active measures may be necessary to ensure the success of the system, and that the decision-making process for the ultimate SBI architecture will be complex.