U.S. President Donald Trump has launched an ambitious missile defense initiative dubbed the “Golden Dome,” pledging to shield the United States from advanced missile threats using space-based technology—drawing attention from world leaders.
In a bold move to strengthen America’s defenses, President Trump on Tuesday introduced the Golden Dome, a sweeping missile shield designed to block even the most advanced threats—from hypersonic and ballistic missiles to space-launched attacks.
“This is about keeping our country safe from every direction, even from space,” Trump said during the announcement. He pledged an initial $25 billion investment in the project, which is expected to grow to $175 billion and be completed by 2029, within the current term of his presidency.
Unlike traditional defense systems, the Golden Dome will rely heavily on space-based sensors and interceptors, making it one of the most ambitious military tech programs in U.S. history. According to Trump, the system will be able to detect and destroy missiles no matter where they're launched from—on Earth or beyond it.
But not everyone is welcoming the idea. Russia and China were quick to criticize the plan, calling it “deeply destabilizing” in a joint statement issued after a meeting between Presidents Putin and Xi Jinping in Moscow. They warned that building such a system could lead to a dangerous arms race in space.
“The so-called ‘Golden Dome for America’ threatens to turn outer space into a battlefield,” their statement read, pointing to the system’s clear intent to expand military capabilities far beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
Meanwhile, Canada may be considering joining the initiative. Prime Minister Markey Carney confirmed that high-level discussions are underway with U.S. officials about possibly becoming a partner in the program, signaling that the Golden Dome could eventually grow into a multinational effort.
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