The Pentagon has announced a contract worth more than $1bn with Lockheed Martin Space to develop and equip the Rapid Global Strike (RGS) weapon.
According to the department, this work will include programme management support, engineering development, systems integration, and procurement of long lead time materials.
Work under this contract is scheduled to be completed on 31 August 2028.
In addition, it was reported that the Pentagon awarded a $536 million contract for the disposal of the aircraft carrier Enterprise.
