Missile Defense Agency.
US government agency
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Lockheed Martin secures defense contracts from the Pentagon, driven by increased demand for Patriot interceptors due to regional conflict.Well supported20 reports5 developments inside
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Military buildup is affecting the island environment, leading the Governor to seek federal assistance for the impacts.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Vice Adm. Brad Collins succeeds Vice Adm. Scott Gray as commander of CNIC, following Gray's experience leading a shore enterprise at the Missile Defense Agency.Some support1 report
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Lockheed Martin develops NGI interceptors for the Missile Defense Agency.Well supported3 reports
Earlier this month
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Planet Labs secures government contracts from NGA and MDA, providing imagery and analytics services for government use.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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The attacks on September 11, 2026, involved critical infrastructure in Arlington, testing the national defense structure.Some support1 report
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Missile Defense Agency conducted virtual training and tested tracking layer satellites in Guam.Some support1 report
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A tracking exercise was successfully conducted at White Sands Missile Range in 2018, driven by defense needs stemming from peninsula tensions.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Air Force Research Laboratory and Missile Defense Agency are collaborating on national security technology acquisition efforts.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Missile Defense Agency is providing engineering and technical services under contract while located in Chantilly.Some support1 report
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Missile Defense Agency secures contracts with Auburn University for advanced testing at Redstone Arsenal.Some support1 report
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Heath Collins directs the Missile Defense Agency and sets the strategic tone for its operations.Some support1 report
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MDA awarded Raytheon a $745.4 million contract, while the U.S. Army also awarded a contract for TOW support.Some support2 reports
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The Missile Defense Agency is utilizing Northrop Grumman to provide advanced simulation and threat modeling services.Well supported3 reports
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Defense agencies are responding to Iran attacks by seeking emergency war funding and awarding a $35 billion production contract to a defense contractor.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A study focused on contracts issued by a relevant military unit involving the Missile Defense Agency and Space Systems Command.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Hanwha Philly Shipyard was awarded a contract by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to build MRIV ships.Well supported10 reports
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The Missile Defense Agency, involved in defense matters, is undergoing integration and mandates, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of independence and defense authorization bills.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Both the Missile Defense Agency and the Space Development Agency are supporting the concept of a layered homeland defense architecture.Some support1 report
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LRDR demonstrated threat detection capabilities, with C2BMC utilizing the flight test data in a successful collaboration.Speculative1 report
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LMT secured a contract from the Missile Defense Agency, benefiting from the naval combat systems market alongside RTX.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Around Missile Defense Agency this week
News at the entities that move Missile Defense Agency most-
Planet Labs StructuralStarlink is leveraging its services for recurring revenue momentum, and SpaceX is being utilized for rideshare launch services.Moves Missile Defense Agency
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Lockheed Martin StructuralUS defense contractors, including Lockheed Martin and Anduril, are advocating for European defense autonomy across multiple countries.Moves Missile Defense Agency
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RTX StructuralFinancial firms TD Cowen, Citigroup, and Jefferies issued updated ratings and price targets for RTX stock.Moves Missile Defense Agency
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Congress StructuralMandated National Bridge Inspection Standards were established in 1968.Moves Missile Defense Agency
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Auburn University TransactionalAsp is working in Carter County for recovery efforts, utilizing Auburn University for home construction.Moves Missile Defense Agency
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Office of Management and Budget StructuralFollowing an OMB expenditure conference, a committee approved the necessary appropriation for the University of the Virgin Islands.Moves Missile Defense Agency
Connections
The 32 strongest of 58, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Hanwha Philly Shipyard Structural
The MDA mandates the construction of MRIV ships, and HPSI is the contracted entity responsible for fulfilling these national security requirements.
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Raytheon Transactional
MDA awarded Raytheon a $745.4 million contract for the supply and production of SM-3 Block IIA defense systems.
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Lockheed Martin Structural
The MDA issues requirements and contracts that Lockheed Martin fulfills through production, development, and operational support.
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Northrop Grumman Corporation Transactional
The Missile Defense Agency awarded a task order for simulation and threat modeling, resulting in a $508.5M contract with Northrop Grumman.
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Planet Labs Structural
Planet Labs functions as a prime contractor for the Missile Defense Agency under the SHIELD IDIQ framework.
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RTX Structural
The Missile Defense Agency relies on RTX for critical defense technology, while RTX relies on MDA contracts for business.
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LMT Structural
The Missile Defense Agency provides long-term contracts and funding that directly supports LMT's business growth and operations.
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Heath Collins Structural
Heath Collins holds the leadership role that directs the Missile Defense Agency and establishes its strategic tone.
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Intuitive Machines Transactional
Intuitive Machines benefits from defense and lunar contracts associated with the Missile Defense Agency's domain.
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Auburn University Transactional
Auburn University is executing specific contracts awarded by the Missile Defense Agency for advanced testing purposes.
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United States Space Force Structural
The two entities are formally partnered on technology to support the national security architecture.
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Office of Management and Budget Structural
The relationship is one of functional dependency where OMB policy announcements influence the operational mandates of the Missile Defense Agency.
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White Sands Missile Range Structural
The Missile Defense Agency utilizes the White Sands Missile Range as a dedicated facility for conducting tracking and testing exercises.
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Chantilly Transactional
The Missile Defense Agency contracts engineering and technical services provided from Chantilly.
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Patriot Operational
The Missile Defense Agency drives requirements for the replenishment and adjustment of Patriot defense systems.
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Italy Operational
The relationship is characterized by the Missile Defense Agency's functional support for interoperability with the Italian government.
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Redwire Structural
Redwire secures contracts from the Missile Defense Agency tied to national security needs, indicating a functional dependency.
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Space Systems Command Operational
The relationship is observed through their involvement in contracts issued by relevant military units.
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Spain Operational
The Missile Defense Agency supports interoperability and coordination with Spain in defense matters.
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Chile Operational
The relationship is characterized by MDA's support for functional interoperability with the country of Chile.
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Lou Leon Guerrero Shared context
The relationship is observed in the context of the Governor seeking federal assistance for buildup impacts.
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Space Development Agency Shared context
Both agencies function within the shared goal of supporting a layered homeland defense architecture.
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Washington Hospital Center Operational
The operational proximity between the agency and the hospital necessitated established mobilization protocols.
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Huntsville Shared context
The Missile Defense Agency conducts production work in facilities located within the Huntsville, Alabama area.
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Tucson Shared context
The Missile Defense Agency conducts production work within the city of Tucson.
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Korea Shared context
The Missile Defense Agency's defense needs are driven by geopolitical tensions on the Korean peninsula.
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Congress Structural
Missile Defense Agency requires emergency war funding from Congress to operate.
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Vought Transactional
The relationship involves the Missile Defense Agency supporting Vought regarding the Golden Dome system.
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Guam Shared context
The Missile Defense Agency conducts projects and testing operations within Guam.
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Arlington Shared context
The Missile Defense Agency is situated within the location of Arlington.
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Guam Environmental Protection Agency Shared context
The relationship is defined by the fact that A's military activities occur in the geographic area overseen by B.
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Philadelphia Shared context
The Missile Defense Agency utilizes a shipyard located within Philadelphia.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
5 events- Military buildup is affecting the island environment, leading the Governor to seek federal assistance for the impacts.
- Vice Adm. Brad Collins succeeds Vice Adm. Scott Gray as commander of CNIC, following Gray's experience leading a shore enterprise at the Missile Defense Agency.
- The attacks on September 11, 2026, involved critical infrastructure in Arlington, testing the national defense structure.
- Missile Defense Agency conducted virtual training and tested tracking layer satellites in Guam.
- A tracking exercise was successfully conducted at White Sands Missile Range in 2018, driven by defense needs stemming from peninsula tensions.
August 2026
6 events- Lockheed Martin develops NGI interceptors for the Missile Defense Agency.
- The Missile Defense Agency is providing engineering and technical services under contract while located in Chantilly.
- Missile Defense Agency secures contracts with Auburn University for advanced testing at Redstone Arsenal.
- Heath Collins directs the Missile Defense Agency and sets the strategic tone for its operations.
- MDA awarded Raytheon a $745.4 million contract, while the U.S. Army also awarded a contract for TOW support.
- The Missile Defense Agency is utilizing Northrop Grumman to provide advanced simulation and threat modeling services.
July 2026
3 events- Air Force Research Laboratory and Missile Defense Agency are collaborating on national security technology acquisition efforts.
- A study focused on contracts issued by a relevant military unit involving the Missile Defense Agency and Space Systems Command.
- Hanwha Philly Shipyard was awarded a contract by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to build MRIV ships.
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June 2026
7 events- Lockheed Martin secures defense contracts from the Pentagon, driven by increased demand for Patriot interceptors due to regional conflict.
- Planet Labs secures government contracts from NGA and MDA, providing imagery and analytics services for government use.
- Defense agencies are responding to Iran attacks by seeking emergency war funding and awarding a $35 billion production contract to a defense contractor.
- The Missile Defense Agency, involved in defense matters, is undergoing integration and mandates, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of independence and defense authorization bills.
- Both the Missile Defense Agency and the Space Development Agency are supporting the concept of a layered homeland defense architecture.
- LRDR demonstrated threat detection capabilities, with C2BMC utilizing the flight test data in a successful collaboration.
- LMT secured a contract from the Missile Defense Agency, benefiting from the naval combat systems market alongside RTX.