Space Race: SpaceX Lands $2 Billion Contract for Trump’s “Golden Dome” Missile Defense

SpaceX is reported to be on track to secure a $2 billion contract from the U.S. government to develop satellites for President Donald Trump’s proposed “Golden Dome” missile defence initiative. The deal would see SpaceX tasked with creating up to 600 satellites designed to track missiles and aircraft, forming the backbone of a high-tech aerial defence network, according to the article.

The project, announced by President Trump in May, envisions a system capable of intercepting threats before they reach their targets, with the concept likened to Israel’s Iron Dome. However, the U.S. Department of Defense has yet to release specific details about the program.

According to The Wall Street Journal, SpaceX’s $2 billion contract likely represents only one component of the broader project, with other defence technology firms such as Anduril Industries and Palantir Technologies also expected to participate. The report also notes that the Pentagon intends to leverage SpaceX’s Starlink network for broader military applications, including secure communications and vehicle tracking.