Core Systems is teaming up with Lockheed Martin to support its bid for the Golden Dome missile project, an ambitious US initiative aimed at countering advanced aerial threats.
As part of the partnership, the California-based firm will supply ruggedized rack infrastructure for the Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR), a core component of the proposed Golden Dome system.
The LRDR, together with Lockheed’s TPY-6 and Sentinel A4 radars, will enable early warning and real-time targeting of ballistic and hypersonic threats.
“Deterrence begins with detection,” said Rick Cordaro, Vice President of Radar and Sensor Systems at Lockheed Martin. “Core Systems helps us achieve that by ensuring the reliability and survivability of our platforms in the field.”
America’s ‘Iron Dome’
First announced in January, the Golden Dome program is America’s shot at building its own layered missile shield. It is being framed as the US version of the famous Israeli Iron Dome.
The system aims to deliver a scalable, real-time defense network that integrates sensors and interceptors across multiple domains.
Though still in its early stages, the initiative signals a broader shift in the Pentagon’s missile defense strategy, prioritizing layered protection, rapid response, and rugged, field-ready technology.
Beyond the Blueprint
To bolster its role in the Golden Dome effort, Core Systems is showcasing a portfolio of rugged computing systems built to support missions across multiple domains.
One of the systems is the RPS417, a rugged laptop that delivers server-grade processing and advanced encryption in a portable format.
The company also builds compact graphics processors powered by NVIDIA hardware to support AI, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and autonomous control.
Another system, the ATMOS Tactical Edge Node, is designed for mobile field operations and will soon integrate NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture to support real-time ISR missions.
