The United States Space Force has awarded several contracts to companies including Northrop Grumman, True Anomaly, Lockheed Martin, and Anduril to develop competing prototypes for the Golden Dome missile defense system. These contracts represent a major step in advancing the Pentagon's efforts to track and intercept enemy missiles using space-based technology. The initial awards, which have not been publicly disclosed, will fund the development of interceptors and fire control stations, with the winning prototypes set to compete for future production deals valued at tens of billions of dollars. The government has requested multiple versions of interceptors to address different threats, and the competition among contractors is expected to shape the future of missile defense in space.