DealsMay 4, 2026, 08:32 AM
Firefly Aerospace's SciTec Wins U.S. Space Force SBI Program OTA
AI Summary
SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace company, announced it received an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreement from U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command. This agreement supports the nation's emerging missile defense architecture as part of the Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) program, established under the Department of War. The SBI program aims to develop a space-based missile defense interceptor system integrated into the Golden Dome for America architecture by 2028. SciTec is one of 12 companies awarded a total of 20 OTAs worth up to $3.2 billion to build this next-generation system, contributing its AI-powered defense technologies.
Key Highlights
- SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace company, secured an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreement from U.S. Space Force.
- The agreement supports the Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) program for missile defense.
- SBI is part of the Golden Dome for America architecture, targeting 2028 integration.
- U.S. Space Force awarded 20 OTAs, totaling up to $3.2 billion, to 12 companies.
- SciTec will contribute AI-powered defense technologies to the SBI program.
- SciTec has over 45 years of experience supporting the Department of War and Intelligence Community.