At the 2025 Space & Missile Defense Symposium in Huntsville, The Washington Times’ Threat Status team interviewed with Davidson President & CEO Dale Moore to discuss how the company is bringing next-generation technology to some of the nation’s toughest defense challenges.

Torch Technologies co-founders Don Holder and Bill Roark were honored with the 2025 Julian Davidson Award at the SMD Symposium dinner, recognizing their visionary leadership and enduring impact on missile defense. Davidson CEO Dale Moore opened the evening with reflections on the company's legacy. Keynote speaker David Norquist delivered a powerful address on China’s rise, industrial fragility, and the urgent need for innovation in great power competition.

Davidson Technologies brings unique value to the Golden Dome program through nearly 30 years of innovation, technical excellence, and mission-focused execution. A trusted partner to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the U.S. Space Force, Davidson has played a central role in advancing America’s layered missile defense architecture.