Aurex has been selected by the Missile Defense Agency to lead the development, integration and flight of a next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile class target mission demonstrator, on what the agency says will be the fastest concept-to-flight timeline in its history.
“We are honored to partner with MDA on this transformative mission,” said Warren Kohm, Aurex CEO. “Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in missile defense technology, and this program is a testament to our commitment to rapid innovation and mission success.”
Under the contract, Aurex will handle mission planning including trajectory design, range safety analysis and signature predictions for all mission objects. The company will also develop and produce all primary target objects and flight test its Sensor Package for Optical Characterization and Ballistic Observation of Targets, an off-board multi-sensor vehicle with low radio frequency/infrared signature features designed to provide real-time optical mission data and enhanced testing fidelity.
The mission demonstrator will be integrated onto a Firefly Alpha launch vehicle, with launch operations scheduled for this year.