Washington, USA – The Wall Street Journal revealed that SpaceX, owned by American entrepreneur Elon Musk, is poised to win a $2 billion defense contract within a project known as “Golden Dome”.
This is to develop an advanced satellite system capable of tracking missiles and aircraft.
This strategic project is sponsored by US President Donald Trump.
According to American and Israeli sources quoted by the newspaper, the contract
It was already included in the tax and spending bill that Trump signed last July.
But he has not been publicly linked to any contractor yet.
600 satellites to enhance space-based air defense
The Golden Dome project involves the creation of a network of up to 600 satellites under the technical name “Airborne Moving Target Indicator” (AMTI).
It is a system designed to detect and track moving objects in the atmosphere such as missiles, drones, and fighter jets.
The system will be a key part of the new US missile defense shield.
Which aims to intercept aerial threats before they enter US airspace.
The project’s cost could exceed $175 billion.
President Trump estimated the total cost of the “Golden Dome” project at $175 billion.
Analysts believe the actual cost could rise significantly due to the accelerated timeline.
Which is imposed by the White House to operate the system before the end of the current term.
Observers believe that SpaceX has a clear advantage over its competitors.
This is thanks to its ability to rapidly produce and launch satellites with high efficiency.
