CK2 Selected as Awardee on MDA’s SHIELD Program Supporting the Golden Dome Initiative

The K2–Castellum Joint Venture (CK2) has been selected as an awardee on the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) SHIELD program (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense), supporting President Trump’s Golden Dome initiative — a national effort to strengthen U.S. ballistic and cruise missile defense capabilities.

The SHIELD program is a key Missile Defense Agency contracting vehicle designed to expand and modernize the industrial base supporting U.S. homeland missile defense. Through SHIELD, MDA enables rapid innovation, scalable solutions, and flexible acquisition strategies to address evolving missile threats.

CK2’s selection places the joint venture among a competitive group of companies chosen to support one of the nation’s most critical national security and defense modernization initiatives.

A Mission-Ready Joint Venture for Federal Defense Programs

CK2 combines the strengths of K2 and Castellum into a purpose-built joint venture focused on federal contracting, defense innovation, and mission execution. Together, the partners bring deep experience supporting defense, intelligence, and homeland security missions across complex operational environments.

As a joint venture awardee on the SHIELD program, CK2 is positioned to contribute capabilities aligned with layered missile defense architectures, emerging defense technologies, and integrated homeland defense solutions supporting MDA’s long-term objectives.

Supporting the Golden Dome and the Future of Missile Defense

The Golden Dome initiative represents a strategic investment in strengthening the United States’ ability to detect, deter, and defend against advanced missile threats, including ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic systems. Through the SHIELD program, the Missile Defense Agency is leveraging a diverse ecosystem of industry partners to accelerate innovation and improve resilience across the missile defense enterprise.

CK2 is honored to support MDA’s mission by delivering scalable, mission-ready solutions that enhance national defense and protect the homeland.

Looking Ahead

As the SHIELD program advances, CK2 remains committed to technical excellence, collaboration, and disciplined execution in support of the Missile Defense Agency and its partners. We look forward to contributing to the success of the Golden Dome initiative and supporting critical U.S. missile defense and homeland security missions.

At CK2, Where Vision Meets Execution is more than a tagline — it’s how we approach every mission.