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Trump Unveils Golden Dome Missile Defense Program with Space-Based Weapons

Trump Unveils Golden Dome Missile Defense Program with Space-Based Weapons

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US President Donald Trump has announced the concept for a future Golden Dome missile defense program, with the goal of having a fully operational system in place before the end of his term in 2029. The system will utilize a combination of ground and space-based weapons to protect the United States from potential foreign strikes. Three options are currently being considered, although Trump has not yet made a decision. A US official suggests that the system may have some initial capability by the target date, although it is unclear what this means in terms of actual functionality. Trump has also appointed US Space Force General Michael Guetlein as the lead programme manager.

Mao Ning
1. The United States puts its own interests first and is obsessed with seeking its own absolute security, which violates the principle that no country's security should come at the expense of others.
Dmitry Peskov
Kremlin
1. This is a sovereign matter for the United States. If the United States believes that there is a missile threat, then of course it will develop a missile defence system.
Democratic Party
1. If Mr. Musk were to exercise improper influence over the Golden Dome contract, it would be another exampleof a disturbing pattern of Mr. Musk flouting conflict of interest rules.
Donald Trump
Republican Party
1. This is very important for the success and even survival of our country. It's a very evil world out there.
2. Today I am pleased to announce we have officially selected architecture for this state-of-the-art system.
3. We will truly be completing the job that President Reagan started 40 years ago, forever ending the missile threat to the American homeland.
4. Well, let me put it differently. I suggested it and they all said, 'We love the idea, sir,'
5. It should be fully operational before the end of my term. So, we'll have it done in about three years.
6. Once fully constructed, the golden dome will be capable of intercepting missiles even if they are launched from other sides of the world, and even if they are launched from space.
7. Forever ending the missile threat to the American homeland.
Tom Karako
Center for Strategic and International Studies
1. The new data point is the $175 billion, but the question remains, over what period of time. It's probably 10 years.