Trump Proposes 'Golden Dome' Missile Defense System for Nationwide Protection

The ambitious plan aims to create a multi-layered shield against advanced missile threats, drawing inspiration from Israel's Iron Dome but on a much larger scale.

President Donald Trump has called on Congress to fund the 'Golden Dome,' a next-generation missile defense system to protect the U.S. from hypersonic, ballistic, and cruise missile threats.
The system will integrate space-based interceptors, advanced tracking technologies, and terrestrial and maritime platforms for layered defense.
The U.S. Space Force is expected to play a pivotal role, leveraging existing satellite capabilities and collaborating with the National Reconnaissance Office and Missile Defense Agency.
General Michael Guetlein of the Space Force likened the project's scale to the Manhattan Project, emphasizing the need for unprecedented cross-agency collaboration and national commitment.
The initiative builds on lessons from recent missile defense operations in the Middle East and faces challenges related to funding, organizational integration, and policy constraints on space-based testing.