In a historic development with profound national security implications, the U.S. Department of Defense has unveiled preliminary plans for a sweeping missile defense initiative, dubbed “Golden Dome.” Modeled loosely after Israel’s Iron Dome, the ambitious program aims to provide comprehensive, layered protection against ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic missile threats across the continental United States.
Aerospace engineer Dr. Rachel Lin, a senior defense consultant and former DARPA systems architect, offered insights in an exclusive briefing today:
“Golden Dome will integrate cutting-edge radar, satellite tracking, artificial intelligence, and directed energy weapons into a unified network. It’s not just about intercepting missiles — it’s about predicting, identifying, and neutralizing threats before they become catastrophic.”
According to Dr. Lin, the system could include:
High-altitude interceptors capable of engaging ICBMs in their boost and midcourse phases.
Mobile ground-based batteries positioned strategically in coastal and urban regions.
Laser-based defense platforms for short-range aerial threats, including drones.
AI-coordinated sensor networks linking U.S. military satellites, NORAD assets, and civilian infrastructure.
While details remain classified, sources say the project will receive a proposed $190 billion over 10 years, pending Congressional approval. The system is expected to enter testing phases by 2027, with initial deployments in the Pacific Northwest and Gulf Coast.
Critics, however, warn of the cost, the feasibility of intercepting hypersonic weapons, and the potential escalation of an arms race with near-peer adversaries.
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