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

The ambitious project aims to create a multi-layered shield against advanced missile threats, leveraging space-based interceptors and cutting-edge tracking technologies.

President Donald Trump has called on Congress to fund the 'Golden Dome,' a nationwide missile defense system designed to protect against hypersonic, ballistic, and cruise missile threats.
The system would incorporate space-based sensors and interceptors, offering early detection and response capabilities from orbital vantage points.
The U.S. Space Force, Missile Defense Agency, and National Reconnaissance Office are central to planning and implementing the initiative, which requires unprecedented cross-agency collaboration.
General Michael Guetlein of the Space Force compared the scale of the project to the Manhattan Project, emphasizing the organizational and technical challenges involved.
An executive order issued by Trump mandates the development of a comprehensive implementation plan within 60 days, with a focus on integrating advanced technologies and securing supply chain resilience.