Trump Reveals Details on “Golden Dome” Missile Defense System

President Donald Trump has unveiled the anticipated costs and timeline for the “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative.

As reported, the President has allocated $175 billion for the project, with $25 billion coming from his latest comprehensive legislation. Trump envisions that the Golden Dome will be operational within three years.

“Once fully developed, the Golden Dome will be capable of intercepting missiles, regardless of their origin,” Trump stated during a recent address in the Oval Office. “It’s crucial that this design integrates seamlessly with our current defense systems and is fully operational before my term concludes.”

In January, Trump formalized the Golden Dome Initiative through an executive order.

That order referenced the efforts of President Ronald Reagan to establish effective defenses against nuclear threats, noting that although technological progress was made, the initiative was canceled prior to its goals being met. It also highlighted the U.S. withdrawal from the anti-ballistic missile treaty in 2002, emphasizing that missile defense policies should address both unauthorized launches and accidental strikes.

“Over the past four decades, the threats from new strategic weapons have increased and have become more complex due to advancements made by peer nations and adversaries,” the order stated.

The U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Heggs, provided insights into the Golden Dome’s design process during the announcement.

“We remain committed to reinforcing our existing defense capabilities while establishing a comprehensive protective layer for our homeland,” Heggs noted. “This initiative does not signal a retreat from our ground, sea, and aerial defenses; instead, it zeroes in on missile interception during the mid or final flight stages. The Golden Dome’s development will involve collaboration with Norad, USNORTHCOM, USSPACECOM, and relevant DOD partners.”

During the announcement, Trump appointed General Michael Guetrein, the Space Operations Director for the Space Force, to oversee the Golden Dome Project.

Representative Dale Strong, a notable proponent of the missile defense system, represents a Congressional district recognized for its space exploration and missile defense initiatives. He remarked on a local radio program that the skills of the North Alabama workforce significantly contributed to Israel’s Iron Dome air defense systems.

“It’s an intercontinental ballistic system. Imagine a bullet hitting another bullet,” Strong emphasized. “A lot of the technology involved comes from Huntsville, Iron Dome, and the Redstone Arsenal. I believe we will play a crucial role in the Golden Dome’s development.”