Trump’s Golden Dome Plan to Protect America
According to webangah News Agency, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the selection of a $175 billion missile defense initiative called the “Golden Dome” and appointed a U.S. Space Force general to lead this ambitious program. The system aims to counter missile threats from China and Russia.
The program, first launched under Trump’s directive in January, will deploy a network of satellites—potentially numbering in the hundreds—to detect, track, and if possible, intercept incoming missiles.
At a White House press briefing, Trump named Space Force General Michael Gettline as the program’s lead director. The Golden Dome is considered a cornerstone of Trump’s military strategy.
“The Golden dome will protect our homeland,” Trump declared, adding that Canada has expressed interest in joining the initiative.
A statement from canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office confirmed ongoing discussions with U.S. counterparts about new security and economic partnerships: “These talks naturally include strengthening NORAD and related initiatives like the Golden Dome.”
Trump stated he expects the defense shield to become operational by January 2029 before his presidential term ends, though defense analysts have raised doubts about both timeline and costs.
“Ronald Reagan wanted this decades ago,” trump remarked, referencing reagan’s 1980s Strategic Defense Initiative (“Star Wars”), “but the technology wasn’t ready then.”
The Golden Dome faces political hurdles and funding uncertainties. Tom Caraco of the Centre for Strategic & International Studies noted: “The $175 billion price tag is key—but over what timeframe? Likely ten years.” He suggested leveraging Silicon Valley expertise while integrating existing missile defense systems.
The Congressional Budget Office previously estimated total costs could reach $831 billion over two decades.
