US Space Force advances plans for 'Golden Dome' missile defense system
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The Golden Dome initiative follows an executive order issued by President Donald Trump in January, which directed the Secretary of Defense to submit a design for the Iron Dome missile defense system within 60 days.
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The US Space Force is actively planning the development of the "Golden Dome" missile defense system, with a progress report due to the White House by the end of the month, according to Vice Chief for Space Operations Lt. Gen. Michael Guetlein.
Speaking at an event hosted by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation on Wednesday, Guetlein noted the urgency of the project.
"I think from a planning perspective, we are in full planning mode, we owe an answer back to the White House by, I believe, the end of the month on what our thoughts are," Guetlein said.
He also stressed the need for authorization to conduct orbit training and testing to achieve the system's objectives.
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The Golden Dome initiative follows an executive order issued by President Donald Trump in January, which directed the Secretary of Defense to submit a design for the Iron Dome missile defense system within 60 days.
During his recent address to Congress, Trump called for funding to develop the Golden Dome system, noting its role in protecting the US from ballistic, hypersonic, and advanced cruise missile threats.
BREAKING: President Trump unveils the “Golden Dome” air defense shield initiative, a project inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome.
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Reminder: America needs to spend money developing their own because lsraeI won’t share the technology (and America paid for it)
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The proposed system includes plans for space-based tracking sensors to detect incoming missiles and interceptors capable of neutralizing threats during their boost phase. This project is in line with the US government's focus on enhancing national security through advanced space-based defense technologies.
