The US Department of Defense has signed a $295-million contract with Core Tech-HDCC-Kajima LLC, a Guam-based joint venture, to construct a state-of-the-art air and missile defense system command center. The initiative forms part of a broader strategy to enhance the island’s defenses in light of escalating security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. Construction is projected to be completed by March 2029.
The awarded contract includes not only the command center but also supporting infrastructure such as a power generation plant, switchgear building, fuel storage facility, and a secure entry control point. These installations will be established within Joint Region Marianas in Guam — a region already home to key military installations like Anderson Air Force Base and Naval Base Guam.
This command center will serve as a crucial node within the Enhanced Integrated Air and Missile Defense System (EIAMDS), a 360-degree defense architecture designed to protect the US territory from advanced missile threats. The system will integrate radar systems, interceptors, and other defensive assets across 20 different sites on the island.
Guam’s geographic proximity to potential flashpoints like Taiwan makes it vital for US military logistics and power projection. Consequently, the island is increasingly seen as a high-value target for China’s long-range precision strike capabilities, underscoring the importance of the ongoing infrastructure buildup.
