Trump Announces $175 Billion 'Golden Dome' Shield Project

May 21, 2025 Komal Das

US President Donald Trump unveiled the Golden Dome missile shield system to protect the US from attacks, expected to be operational in three years with \$25 billion initial funding

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Golden Dome aims to intercept missiles launched from any location, including space, ensuring national security and survival

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US Space Force General Michael Guetlein will lead the project, with Canada expressing interest in participating in its development

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While Trump announced the project cost as \$175 billion, the Congressional Budget Office estimates long-term costs could range from \$161 billion to \$542 billion

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The system will integrate advanced technologies across land sea and space with space-based sensors and interceptors as key components

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Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth said Golden Dome would protect against cruise ballistic and hypersonic missiles as well as drones and nuclear threats

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Inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome, Golden Dome takes its name from the successful air defense system that has intercepted thousands of projectiles since 2011

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The 2022 Missile Defense Review highlighted growing threats from Russia and China and concerns over ballistic missiles from North Korea and Iran

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Russia and China condemned Golden Dome calling it destabilizing and warning of the risks of turning space into a battlefield

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Golden Dome reflects the US's efforts to leverage its missile defense experience in Ukraine and the Middle East ensuring readiness for future threats

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