President Donald Trump has announced plans for a groundbreaking missile defense initiative dubbed the “Golden Dome”, a next-generation system designed to protect the United States from modern threats, including hypersonic, ballistic, and space-launched missiles.
Advanced U.S. Missile Defense Architecture Announced
Trump revealed that a state-of-the-art missile defense architecture has been selected. The system will integrate cutting-edge technologies across land, sea, and space, including space-based sensors and interceptors.
“We have officially selected an architecture for the state-of-the-art system that will deploy next-generation technologies across land, sea, and space,” said Trump. “Canada has already contacted us to be part of it.”
Canada Expresses Interest in Golden Dome Defense Partnership
In a notable international development, Canada has expressed interest in collaborating on the Golden Dome project. Trump stated that discussions with Canadian officials are underway, noting, “They want to have protection also, and as usual, we’ll help Canada the best we can.”
Golden Dome Defense System to Be Operational Within Three Years
The proposed Golden Dome will integrate with existing U.S. defense capabilities and is expected to be fully operational within three years. Trump emphasized that the system will intercept a wide range of threats:
Hypersonic missiles
Ballistic missiles
Advanced cruise missiles
Missiles launched from other continents or space
A Modern Evolution of Reagan’s Strategic Defense Initiative
Trump framed the Golden Dome as the completion of President Reagan’s Strategic Defense Initiative, also known as “Star Wars,” launched over 40 years ago. He claims the new system will “forever end the missile threat to the American homeland.”
> “We helped Israel with theirs, and it was very successful. Now we have technology even more advanced than that.”
Funding: $25 Billion Down Payment, $175 Billion Total Projected Cost
The initial phase of the Golden Dome program will be backed by $25 billion in funding, included in a major national defense bill. The total estimated cost of the system is projected to reach $100–$175 billion.
> “We’re talking about a $175 billion total cost when it’s completed,” Trump said. “But we will have the best system ever built.”
A Bold Vision for American Homeland Defense
- The Golden Dome represents an ambitious and controversial step in U.S. missile defense strategy. If realized, it could reshape the global security landscape and set a new benchmark for space-age military technology.
