Google reportedly in talks to participate in Trump's "Golden Dome" defense program

Alphabet's Google is in talks with the U.S. Department of Defense to collaborate on a new data security effort in support of the $185 billion "Golden Dome" missile defense program, according to people familiar with the matter. The Pentagon is forming a new industry group aimed at ensuring the data security of the military software used to build "Golden Dome," the people said. One of the people said the talks focus primarily on Google's data storage, networking and cybersecurity capabilities. They also said the discussions are still at an early stage and plans could change. Aalyria Technologies, a networking company spun out of Google, is also involved in the group, the people added. A Pentagon official said that while the department may explore some preliminary options, no final decisions have been made regarding a new alliance or industry participants.