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MDA SPACE SELECTED BY MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY FOR SHIELD PROGRAM

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jan 08, 2026 · 08:15 MDA · 27.14 MDA SPACE LTD. J
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Executive Summary

  • MDA Space Ltd. received an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from the U.S. Missile Defense Agency for its SHIELD program.
  • The award enables MDA Space to bid on future defense‑related tasks covering land, sea, air, cyberspace and space domains.
  • CEO Mike Greenley highlighted the selection as recognition of the company’s technology, talent and expertise in delivering mission‑critical solutions.

Key Details

  • Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
  • Awarding Agency: U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
  • Program Name: Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD).
  • Scope: Positions MDA Space to compete for future tasks and services supporting a broad U.S. defence initiative across multiple threat domains.
  • Strategic Impact: Provides a foothold in the U.S. defense market, potentially expanding revenue streams from government contracts.
  • CEO Quote: “Our selection for the Missile Defense Agency SHIELD IDIQ is a recognition of the technology, talent and expertise MDA Space offers to meet defence, security and sovereignty requirements.”

Notable Quotes

  • Mike Greenley, CEO: “As a long-time trusted mission partner to space and defence organizations worldwide, MDA Space is committed to delivering mission‑critical solutions and strategic operational capabilities.”
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