In an interview with Breaking Defense, Honeywell Aerospace executive Matthew Milas explains how the company is positioning itself to join Golden Dome — one of the biggest defense projects in a generation. We cover the technologies shaping air and missile defense as part of President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome vision, space-based interceptors, the role of AI and open architecture and the relationship between the biggest defense contractors and smaller firms that can provide the connectivity that a massive military network needs. Underwritten by Honeywell Aerospace Technologies. 0:00 — Setting the scene for Golden Dome0:36 — Fundamental Architectural RequirementsBaseline needs: space-based assets, bandwidth, security, encryption, system reliability, and navigation/guidance improvements.1:30 — Connectivity & Edge ProcessingInter-layer communication (LEO/MEO/GEO), higher bandwidth, edge computing, shortening kill chains, sensor-to-shooter timelines.2:30 — Balancing New vs. Existing TechnologiesSplit between upgrading current systems vs. developing new ones; ground-based interceptor capacity; scaling space assets rapidly.3:40 — Risks of Rushing & the Need for Proven Space SystemsConcerns about fielding immature tech, long lead times for space systems, urgency to shorten timelines without sacrificing reliability.5:00 — Open Architecture & Interoperability ChallengesWhy no single company will own Golden Dome, importance of software/hardware open architecture, plug-and-play interfaces, MOSA complexities, Honeywell’s role enabling integration across OEMs.📰 Get more defense coverage at https://breakingdefense.com/🎥 Like this video and subscribe to Breaking Defense to send the latest videos directly to your feed: ‪‪‪‪@breakingdefense6100‬