Space Force officials declined to name winners of the first space-based missile defense prototypes for Golden Dome, further adding to the secrecy that has plagued the project.

Multiple contracts were awarded to several companies under a competitive “other transaction agreement,” a Space Force spokesperson confirmed Tuesday. Contracts under $9 million and those classified as “other transaction agreements” are not subject to federal acquisition disclosure requirements.

“The selection process was robust and thorough. The Space Force will lead a fast-paced effort in partnership with industry to develop, demonstrate, and deliver prototype interceptors,” the spokesperson said in an emailed statement. “The names of the contractors are currently not releasable as they are protected by enhanced s

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