US President Donald Trump announced the US’s Golden Dome missile defense system on Tuesday, stating that the US helped Israel with Iron Dome, but has more advanced technology than Israel does.
Trump stated on Tuesday that Canada expressed interest in joining his Golden Dome missile defense system, that the US would assist Canada, and “we will work with Canada on pricing.”
Speaking at the White House, Trump said the defense shield, which would cost some $175 billion, should be operational by the end of his term.
Trump also noted that “everything in the Golden Dome will be made in the US.”
Trump added that General Michael Guetlein, vice chief of space operations, would lead the project.
The Golden Dome is estimated to cost tens of billions of dollars and take years to implement, as the controversial program faces both political scrutiny and funding uncertainty.
First ordered by Trump in January, the Golden Dome aims to create a network of satellites to detect, track, and potentially intercept incoming missiles. The shield could deploy hundreds of satellites for missile detection and tracking.
Concerns from Democrats over procurement process
Democratic lawmakers have voiced concern about the procurement process and the involvement of Trump ally Elon Musk’s SpaceX, which has emerged as a frontrunner alongside Palantir and Anduril to build key components of the system.
Tuesday’s announcement kicks off the Pentagon’s effort to test and ultimately buy the missiles, systems, sensors, and satellites that will make up the Golden Dome.
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