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
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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C3EL secured a prime contract from the FCC and received an MDA award to provide cybersecurity services in Nebraska.Some support1 report
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Military buildup is affecting the island environment, leading the Governor to seek federal assistance for the impacts.Some support2 reports1 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
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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
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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
Gone quiet
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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 supported11 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
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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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What's reaching Missile Defense Agency
Events traced to Missile Defense Agency, step by step, newest first- Lockheed Martin's expanded undersea capabilities may meet MDA requirementsLockheed Martin's expanded undersea capabilities may meet MDA requirementsPossible
- Missile Defense Agency extends radar contract amid war talksMissile Defense Agency continues to fund defense systems amid elevated geopolitical tensionsLikely
- Global demand for Patriot systems pressures Missile Defense AgencyThe Missile Defense Agency faces increased pressure managing global Patriot production and licensing.Likely
- Lockheed Martin's exports may reinforce federal oversight of defense programsLockheed Martin's exports may reinforce federal oversight of defense programsPossible
- Missile Defense Agency relies on Raytheon's interceptor productionMissile Defense Agency relies on Raytheon's production of Standard Missile-3 Block IB interceptorsAlready happening
- Missile defense agency may face increased requirements amid production pushThe Missile Defense Agency may face increased requirements amid production pushLikely
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- Advanced satellite and hypersonic tests could benefit Missile Defense AgencyMissile Defense Agency may benefit from advanced satellite and hypersonic technologiesPossible
- Missile Defense Agency must consider European PAC-3 production optionsMissile Defense Agency must weigh European production options for Patriot interceptorsPossible
- US domestic interceptor production may boost Missile Defense Agency capacityThe Missile Defense Agency may benefit from increased US domestic interceptor productionPossible
Around Missile Defense Agency this week
News at the entities that move Missile Defense Agency most-
Raytheon TransactionalThe Air Force plans to utilize encryptors to protect GPS information.Moves Missile Defense Agency
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Lockheed Martin StructuralLockheed Martin completed a successful test flight of the Mk21A vehicle with the U.S. Air Force.Moves Missile Defense Agency
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Pete Hegseth OperationalHouse Republicans and Democrats intensify political pressure on Pete Hegseth, with impeachment efforts being considered by Congress.Moves Missile Defense Agency
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Congress StructuralThe Democratic Party won a majority in Congress, with a Swiss resident in the United States being noted.Moves Missile Defense Agency
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Hanwha Philly Shipyard TransactionalHyuk Kim has been named president of Hanwha Philly Shipyard, bringing experience from Hanwha Ocean.Moves Missile Defense Agency
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Auburn University TransactionalBrown is a professor at Auburn University.Moves Missile Defense Agency
Connections
The 35 strongest of 66, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Raytheon Transactional
The Missile Defense Agency awards contracts to Raytheon for defense systems, which Raytheon subsequently supplies to the agency.
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Hanwha Philly Shipyard Transactional
The Missile Defense Agency contracted Hanwha Philly Shipyard to build and supply Missile Range Vessels for national security programs.
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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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RTX Structural
MDA relies on RTX for critical defense technology through sustained government contracts and supply chains.
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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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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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Pete Hegseth Operational
Pete Hegseth's leadership role within the Pentagon influences the operational direction of the Missile Defense Agency.
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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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Patriot Operational
The Missile Defense Agency drives requirements for the replenishment and adjustment of Patriot defense systems.
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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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Italy Operational
The relationship is characterized by the Missile Defense Agency's functional support for interoperability with the Italian government.
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Spain Operational
The Missile Defense Agency supports interoperability and coordination with Spain in defense matters.
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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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Chile Operational
The relationship is characterized by MDA's support for functional interoperability with the country of Chile.
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Bluebird Structural
Bluebird satellites receive US government awards, indicating a structural dependency on government contracts and funding.
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Guam Shared context
The Missile Defense Agency conducts projects and testing operations within Guam.
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Congress Structural
Missile Defense Agency requires emergency war funding from Congress to operate.
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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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Tucson Shared context
The Missile Defense Agency conducts production work within the city of Tucson.
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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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Vought Transactional
The relationship involves the Missile Defense Agency supporting Vought regarding the Golden Dome system.
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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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Philadelphia Shared context
The Missile Defense Agency utilizes a shipyard located within Philadelphia.
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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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Arlington Shared context
The Missile Defense Agency is situated within the location of Arlington.
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Redstone Arsenal Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned in an article describing agencies coordinating an event.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 events- Agencies coordinate an event focused on health awareness involving the Missile Defense Agency and Redstone Arsenal.
- Leidos selected X-Bow Systems to produce booster motors for propulsion programs by the Missile Defense Agency.
- C3EL secured a prime contract from the FCC and received an MDA award to provide cybersecurity services in Nebraska.
September 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.
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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.
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.