Trump Unveils $175 Billion ‘Golden Dome’ A Space-Age Missile Shield for the US
In a bold step toward futuristic defense capabilities, US President Donald Trump has announced the development of a revolutionary missile defense system dubbed the ‘Golden Dome’. Estimated at an initial cost of $175 billion, with long-term projections crossing $500 billion, the Golden Dome aims to provide a multi-layered shield against missile threats, including those originating from space. Drawing inspiration from Ronald Reagan’s 1980s ‘Star Wars’ programme, the Golden Dome introduces space-based interceptors and lasers as part of the most comprehensive defense initiative in American history.
On May 20, 2025, President Trump officially unveiled the Golden Dome missile defense concept at the White House. This marks the first formal move toward space-based missile defense, involving orbital lasers and interceptors. The announcement comes amid rising global threats, including hypersonic and space-launched missile technologies being developed by Russia and China.
To build a multi-layered defense system with the ability to neutralize missiles during all phases of flight,
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Trump Unveils $175 Billion ‘Golden Dome’: A Space-Age Missile Shield for the US |
| Project Name | Golden Dome |
| Announced by | President Donald Trump |
| Objective | Space-based, multi-layered missile shield |
| Technologies Used | Orbital interceptors, lasers, Patriot, THAAD, Aegis, GMD |
| Initial Cost Estimate | $175 billion |
| Long-term Projection | Up to $542 billion |
| Target Operational Year | By end of Trump’s term – January 2029 |
| Geopolitical Response | Criticized by China and Russia as destabilizing |
| Lead Official | Gen. Michael Guetlein (Vice Chief of Space Operations) |
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