# Golden Dome

Type: Product

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## Timeline

- **2036**: Objective Architecture — Target date for the full delivery of the integrated Golden Dome missile defense system.
- **2026-03-17**: Budget Increase Announced — Gen. Michael Guetlein reveals the $185B estimate at the McAleese Defense Programs Conference.
- **2026-03-17**: Congressional Testimony — Gen. Gregory Guillot briefs the House Armed Services Committee on the importance of domain awareness.
- **2026-03-06**: Public Disclosure — Emil Michael reveals details of the Golden Dome dispute on the All-In podcast with Silicon Valley VCs.
- **2026-03-01**: Trump Phase-Out Order — President Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Claude, giving the Pentagon six months to transition.
- **2026-02-15**: Supply Chain Designation — The Pentagon formally designates Anthropic as a supply chain risk, cutting off defense work.
- **2026**: Sensor Deployment — Initial launch and testing of HBTSS and Advanced Missile Tracking satellites.
- **2025-11-01**: Negotiations Stall — Months-long talks between Undersecretary Emil Michael and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei fail to reach an agreement on weaponized AI.

## Recent coverage (4 stories)

### Anduril and Palantir Partner on Software for 'Golden Dome' Missile Shield
2026-03-25 06:06:37 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Silicon Valley defense leaders Anduril and Palantir are reportedly collaborating on the software backbone for the 'Golden Dome' missile defense system. This partnership signals a major shift toward AI-driven, software-first architectures in national security infrastructure, challenging traditional defense primes.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/anduril-palantir-golden-dome-missile-shield

### Pentagon Hikes 'Golden Dome' Budget to $185B as Prime Contractors Join
2026-03-18 00:20:41 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The Pentagon has increased the cost estimate for the 'Golden Dome' missile defense shield to $185 billion to accelerate space-based tracking capabilities. Major defense primes Lockheed Martin, RTX, and Northrop Grumman have joined the program to address growing hypersonic threats from China and Russia.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/pentagon-golden-dome-budget-increase-defense-primes

### Pentagon CTO Clashes With Anthropic Over Autonomous Warfare AI Integration
2026-03-07 03:00:48 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 5

The Pentagon’s Chief Technology Officer has publicly acknowledged a significant dispute with AI safety leader Anthropic regarding the use of its models in autonomous weapon systems. The friction centers on Project 'Golden Dome' and highlights the growing divide between Silicon Valley ethical standards and national security requirements.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/pentagon-anthropic-autonomous-warfare-clash

### Pentagon Clashes with Anthropic Over AI Autonomy for 'Golden Dome' Defense
2026-03-07 02:06:00 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 11

The U.S. Department of Defense has designated AI lab Anthropic a supply chain risk following a dispute over the use of its Claude model in autonomous weapons. The conflict centers on President Trump’s 'Golden Dome' space-based missile defense program and the Pentagon's demand for machine-speed decision-making in future warfare.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/pentagon-anthropic-dispute-golden-dome-ai-autonomy

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