Washington DC, May 5 -- Defence technology company Anduril Industries said that it will lead a group of industry partners to develop space-based interceptors for the US Space Force under the "Golden Dome" missile defence initiative, aimed at countering rapidly evolving aerial threats.

In a statement on Tuesday, Anduril Industries, a defence company known for building advanced autonomous systems and defence technologies to support US and allied forces, said it is leading a consortium to develop, test, and deliver affordable, scalable solutions for the Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) programme.

Highlighting the growing threat landscape, the company noted that near-peer adversaries have significantly advanced their capabilities, including ba...