Firefly Aerospace subsidiary SciTec received a U.S. Space Force agreement to support new space-based missile defense architecture.
The contract is part of the Golden Dome program to develop a Space-Based Interceptor system by 2028.
The Space Force allocated up to $3.2 billion across 20 agreements with 12 companies for this defensive layer.
SciTec will provide AI-powered defense technologies and data fusion to counter maneuverable missile threats.
The award expands Firefly’s defense portfolio through a direct U.S. Space Force engagement.
Golden Dome represents a significant government investment in next-generation orbital defense capabilities.