MDA Space CEO highlights need for space defense amid missile threats

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The CEO of Canadian satellite technology company MDA Space, Mike Greenley, highlighted the urgent need for space-based missile defense systems in response to growing hypersonic missile threats from Russia and China. During an interview, he explained that satellites could play a crucial role in detecting and tracking these sophisticated threats, noting that such systems need not be prohibitively expensive compared to other defense technologies. This statement comes as the U.S. plans to advance its missile defense capabilities, including the $185 billion Golden Dome ballistic interceptor system designed to utilize space-based interceptors. With hypersonic glide vehicles posing new challenges due to their ability to maneuver and fly at lower altitudes, the demand for robust defense solutions in space is becoming increasingly clear as governments aim to secure their sovereignty.

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