Trump Unveils Plans for the 'Golden Dome': Revolutionary Missile Defense System Revealed

May 20 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump revealed information on Tuesday regarding his "$175 billion Golden Dome" missile defense system, which he anticipates will become fully functional before the conclusion of his presidency.

"It will take approximately three years to complete. Upon full construction, the Golden Dome will be able to intercept missiles regardless of whether they are launched from opposite ends of the globe or even from outer space," Trump told reporters at the Oval Office, stating that Canada will be included in the project .

“Canada has reached out to us and they wish to join,” Trump stated. “We will be discussing this with them. They are seeking protection as well.”

Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense shield, which the president says will be made entirely in the United States, comes decades after former President Ronald Reagan's "Star Wars" vision failed to materialize. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the technology is possible now.

The technology was lacking back then, but now it’s available," stated Hegseth. "And you’re ensuring that we will safeguard our country against cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, hypersonic missiles, drones—whether they be conventional or nuclear threats.

During his campaign and throughout his presidency, he Joint Address To Congress, Trump has consistently advocated for implementing a missile defense system akin to Israel's "Iron Dome."

"During my upcoming term, we will construct an incredible Iron Dome above our nation, one unlike anything witnessed before. This cutting-edge missile defense system will be fully manufactured in the USA," Trump stated at a gathering in Wisconsin last June.

“I am requesting Congress to allocate funds for an advanced Golden Dome missile defense system to safeguard our country,” Trump addressed Congress in March. “Ronald Reagan aimed to implement this decades ago, however, the necessary technology was not available at that time.”

Israel’s multi-billion-dollar “Iron Dome” system was designed to protect against short- and medium-range missile assaults. Last April, the defense mechanism effectively safeguarded Israel when Iran fired numerous missiles at the country.

Although the United States possesses a Ground-Based Midcourse Defense system, it would not be capable of defending against an attack like this. large-scale attack from nations like Russia, China, Iran, or North Korea.

Earlier this month, Hegseth instructed the U.S. Army to update and upgrade its systems. prioritize its current resources To set up an efficient "Golden Dome" air and missile defense system across the United States. This involves phasing out outdated systems and reducing reliance on duplicate programs, according to Hegseth, who described the "Golden Dome" initiative as a crucial step. generational investment in the safety of America.

Details regarding the dimensions and extent of the "Golden Dome" initiative, as well as whether it will encompass every region of the U.S., remained undisclosed on Tuesday. General Michael Guetlein, who serves as the Vice Chief of Space Operations at the Pentagon, has been assigned to head this effort.

The Department of Defense has assembled some of the most brilliant individuals and top technical experts around," stated Sean Parnell, who serves as the principal spokesperson at the Pentagon. These experts will "examine an extensive array of possibilities that take into account both present U.S. missile defense technologies and pioneering advancements with the aim of swiftly developing and deploying a reliable shield of protection for our nation’s territory.

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