The Trump administration is expanding its search for partners to build the Golden Dome missile defense system, courting ...

The Trump administration’s recent unveiling of the Golden Dome, a sweeping missile defense architecture, has invoked swift condemnation from China.

Three GOP lawmakers introduced a new measure to authorize a series of new procurement and development efforts for the Golden Dome missile defense shield.

Legislation builds on former President Ronald Reagan's "Star Wars" legacy with advanced technology to counter Iranian, Russian and Chinese missile capabilities.

A strategy for peaceful Golden Dome developmentChief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman testified April 30, 2024, at a hearing of the House Appropriations Committee. Credit: U.S. Air Force ...

Senate Republicans are renewing their call for a “Golden Dome” system that would shield the United States from ballistic missiles.

In May, President Trump announced plans for a Golden Dome missile defense system, a multi-layered system designed to ward off ballistic, cruise and hypersonic missiles launched against North ...

Obstacles Facing the Golden Dome Program While the concept is good on paper, several roadblocks stand in the way of its implementation. First and foremost, interception complexity is high.

While any such system will require several years for full implementation, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said in May that the Defense Department is “working with Congress to secure $25B of funding ...

The US government launched the "American Golden Dome" project, which it plans to complete within three years with a total budget of $175 billion, on May 20, 2025.

In May 2025, President Donald Trump announced a plan to build a missile defense system, called the Golden Dome. How exactly does it work?