Pentagon Plans Space Missile Shield | Science News

The Pentagon’s eyeing a radical new defense strategy: launching thousands of missile interceptors into orbit to create a space-based shield. While the tech isn’t ready, defense firms are already racing to secure massive contracts. The plan hinges on scale—possibly 7,800 interceptors—to counter global threats, but it risks sparking an arms race and orbital debris. With a 2028 demo target looming—right before a presidential election—the project’s future is uncertain, but its underlying tech will likely dominate defense innovation for years. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cc1807f8edb0eb29