U.S. Space Force orders SpaceX AI-powered satellite defense system for $4.16 billion

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SpaceX secured a $4.16 billion U.S. Space Force contract for a satellite defense system linked to the Golden Dome initiative. The deal covers the Starshield network and uses SpaceX launch capabilities to support the program. The article notes that the award runs through 2028 and sits under an Other Transactional Authority arrangement. This makes the story relevant to defense-oriented software and aerospace infrastructure rather than a personnel or corporate transaction announcement.

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