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US Military Begins Development of 'Golden Dome' Missile Defense System

President Donald Trump has made the ambitious project a top Pentagon priority with a promise of unlimited funding from the White House.

President Trump in Washington, DC, on March 6.
President Ronald Reagan addresses the nation on the Strategic Defense Initiative in 1983.

Overview

  • The 'Golden Dome' defense system is designed to protect the United States from long-range missile threats, drawing conceptual comparisons to Israel's 'Iron Dome.'
  • The initiative is in its early stages, with military officials working to meet the White House's directive for rapid progress.
  • President Donald Trump has identified the project as one of his administration's key defense priorities, emphasizing its importance in national security strategy.
  • The White House has pledged unlimited financial resources to ensure the project's success, reflecting the administration's focus on military modernization.
  • Retired Col. Cedric Leighton has provided analysis on potential operational aspects of the system, though technical specifics remain under development.