Donald Trump Proposes 'Golden Dome' Missile Defense System for U.S. Homeland Security

The ambitious initiative aims to counter advanced missile threats, drawing comparisons to Israel's Iron Dome and Reagan's Star Wars program.

Donald Trump has called for the creation of a 'Golden Dome' missile defense shield to protect the United States from advanced aerial threats, including hypersonic and ballistic missiles.
The system is envisioned as a next-generation defense initiative, incorporating space-based and ground-based technologies such as the Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) for early detection and Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) for interception.
Trump cited Ronald Reagan's 1980s Strategic Defense Initiative, claiming that modern technology now makes such a system feasible, though experts note significant challenges in scaling it for the U.S.'s vast geography.
The project faces hurdles, including its high cost, legal complexities, and questions about its necessity, given the lack of clarity on potential missile threats to the U.S. homeland.
Congressional support for the initiative remains uncertain, as Trump has proposed reallocating $50 billion in defense cuts to fund the system, raising concerns about feasibility and legality.