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L3Harris and Sierra Win Golden Dome Contracts

July 14, 2026

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Key Takeaways

L3Harris and Sierra Space awarded Golden Dome contracts.
Contracts worth $955 million and up to $798 million respectively.
36 space vehicles to be delivered across four orbital planes.
Satellites to provide missile warning, tracking, and defense capabilities.

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Strategic Implications

These awards may signal the US government's increasing focus on space-based missile defense capabilities. The selection of L3Harris and Sierra Space suggests a growing confidence in the private sector's ability to deliver critical national security technologies, which could lead to further partnerships and investments in the future.

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What Happened

US Homeland Defense Shield Gets Boost With New Missile Warning Tech

The Space Development Agency has awarded contracts to L3Harris Technologies and Sierra Space to build missile warning technology for the US homeland defense shield. L3Harris received $955 million to produce 18 satellites, while Sierra Space was awarded up to $798 million to design, manufacture, and deliver 18 satellites. The awards are part of a larger effort to deliver 36 space vehicles across four orbital planes, providing critical missile warning, tracking, and defense capabilities. According to AeroTime, the satellites are expected to be available for launch by the end of 2028.

Source | Originally Published: July 13, 2026

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