Overview

• President Trump announced the finalized design of the 'Golden Dome,' a state-of-the-art missile defense system aimed at countering advanced threats such as ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles.
• The system will integrate land, sea, and space-based technologies, marking the first deployment of U.S. weapons in orbit to intercept missiles at various stages of flight.
• General Michael Guetlein of the U.S. Space Force has been appointed to oversee the project's implementation, which is expected to be operational within three years.
• The Congressional Budget Office estimates the space-based components alone could cost up to $542 billion over 20 years, raising concerns about feasibility and budgetary impact.
• Canada has expressed interest in participating, while Russia and China have condemned the plan as destabilizing and warned of the militarization of space.