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MDA Issues Wide-Ranging Opportunity To Take In ‘Unique And Innovative’ White Papers

Wednesday, May 14th, 2025

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MDA Issues Wide-Ranging Opportunity To Take In ‘Unique And Innovative’ White Papers

Concept art of hypersonic missile defense systems. (Image: Northrop Grumman)

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) last week issued a new solicitation as part of its Golden Dome efforts that give industry an ongoing five-year opportunity to present new missile defense ideas to the government on several key topics. According to a May 9 solicitation, called MDA Advanced Capability Concepts, the agency is seeking white papers to provide “innovative concepts, technological innovations, prototype demonstrations, and scientific breakthroughs that will significantly enhance the robustness and effectiveness of all Missile Defense System elements.”…

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