Anduril, Palantir developing Golden Dome missile shield software, source says
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- The article reports on the Golden Dome antimissile shield project, noting collaboration between Anduril, Palantir, and other companies. It mentions the project's $185 billion budget, contracts awarded to multiple firms, and the involvement of SpaceX and major defense contractors like Lockheed Martin.
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“Anduril and Palantir Technologies are working together to develop software for U.S. President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome antimissile shield initiative, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.”
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— No evidence found in archive to confirm or refute collaboration between Anduril and Palantir Technologies on Golden Dome.
“The $185 billion Golden Dome missile defence project aims to build a space-based shield capable of intercepting ballistic, cruise and hypersonic missiles, with hundreds of companies vying for a role in developing the shield.”
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— No evidence found in archive to verify details about the Golden Dome project's budget or capabilities.
“Anduril and Palantir have been interested in being a part of Golden Dome since its inception.”
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— No evidence found in archive to confirm Anduril and Palantir's interest in Golden Dome since its inception.
“Reuters reported last year that the firms were working with Elon Musk’s SpaceX on various parts of the project.”
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— No evidence found in archive to verify Reuters' report on Anduril, Palantir, and SpaceX collaboration.
“Anduril was also among companies that were awarded half a dozen small Golden Dome contracts in November to build competing missile defence prototypes.”
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— No evidence found in archive to confirm Anduril's contract awards for Golden Dome prototypes.
“Aalyria Technologies, startup Scale AI and software firm Swoop Technologies are also working on the project, the source added.”
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“The companies did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment.”
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“The Wall Street Journal first reported the development on Tuesday.”
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“Lockheed Martin, RTX and Northrop Grumman had earlier joined the programme as prime contractors.”
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“The price tag for project has increased by $10 billion to $185 billion in a bid to accelerate key space-based capabilities, the programme’s director said last week.”
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— No evidence found in archive to verify the budget increase details or program director's statements.
“Published - March 25, 2026 10:00 am IST”
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