Strategic and Missile Defense Systems

Partnering with those who stand watch to deter adversaries, defend freedom, and defeat threats.

We provide unmatched strategic advantage for the United States and its allies. Leveraging decades of expertise in hypersonic strike, reentry systems and ballistic missile defense, we deliver the complex systems required to counter today's threats. From advanced C2 capabilities to conventional strike designs, we equip the warfighter with the tools needed to dominate all domains and ensure national security in an evolving global landscape.
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Built to Support the Nation's Need.

Designed to accelerate warfighter capabilities, our Modular Payload Delivery System (MPDS) replaces single-use hypersonic designs with an adaptable, ready-to-use framework. 

This approach allows rapid integration of diverse payloads with minimal system impact, enabling offensive long-range strikes, short-range heavy payloads and defensive capabilities on a single platform. MPDS cuts down on non-recurring engineering costs and production lead times, expanding operational flexibility while delivering hypersonic technology with speed, scale and efficiency. 

Next Generation Glide Body, a hypersonic technology that fuses survivability and scalability to meet national security needs.
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