"Across all these areas — strategic weapons, space-based interceptors, tactical systems — there's just not enough scale. Our goal is to provide those enabling technologies at scale."

Gruss and Magaña discuss how the mission has outpaced traditional development cycles, demanding speed, scalability and commercial-style production across both space and weapons programs. Magaña explains how Voyager is carving out a role not as an end-to-end prime contractor, but as a critical enabler — identifying technology gaps, investing in high-impact capabilities and helping partners scale.

From next-generation propulsion systems and solid-rocket manufacturing to AI, machine learning and dual-use electronics, the conversation highlights the technologies that will shape Golden Dome's future.

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