Overview

• President Trump announced the selection of the 'Cúpula Dorada' architecture, a missile defense system designed to protect the U.S. from threats posed by adversaries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
• An initial $25 billion allocation for the project is included in Trump’s budget proposal, which is pending Congressional approval amidst resistance from some Republican lawmakers.
• The system will combine ground and space-based components, including satellites, sensors, and interceptors, to detect and neutralize missile threats at all stages of flight.
• General Michael Guetlein, a four-star general with expertise in missile systems and emerging technologies, has been appointed to lead the program's development.
• Private sector contractors, including SpaceX, Palantir, and Anduril, are submitting proposals for key components, with total project costs estimated between $175 billion and $800 billion over 20 years.