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The Missile Defense Agency announced on January 15 the award of an additional 340 contracts under the SHIELD program, bringing the total to 2,440 contractors for missile defense systems supporting the Golden Dome project, which will continue through December 2035. Concurrently, the Navy successfully tested autonomous systems for Collaborative Combat Aircraft and is deploying over 80 ships with Project Overmatch capabilities. Additionally, Congress approved a fiscal year 2026 spending package that includes $6.2 billion for Foreign Military Financing.