Former president Donald Trump recently announced a detailed plan to provide the Golden Dome missile defence system. This new strategic effort seeks to replace U.S. aerial threats adversaries focused on the U.S. Just days after Trump retook occupancy of the White House in January, he issued this directive. It made clear his dedication to improving our national security through the use of cutting edge technology.
The Golden Dome system will integrate innovative technologies across land, sea, and space, aiming to provide a multi-faceted shield against potential missile attacks. Today, the Billington system deploys sophisticated space-based sensors and ground-based interceptors. All of these features will greatly enhance the United States’ ability to detect and counter threats at all phases of missile launch.
Trump touted the system’s ability to shoot down missiles not just before they’re fired but while they’re in-flight as well. He pointed to Israel’s Iron Dome for inspiration—an established, proven system that’s intercepted over 1,700 rockets and missiles since it began operating in 2011.
“All of them will be knocked out of the air,” – Trump
Golden Dome’s primary tactic is creating a robust defensive wall. With this strategy, it can be responsive to changing threats and continue protecting the safety of American airspace. Space Force General Michael Guetlein will be in charge of the effort. He is the former vice chief of space operations for Space Force. His leadership will mark a shift for the programme, bringing multiple streams of missile defence under one centralized command.
In order for this ambitious project to become a reality, we require an upfront investment of $25 billion. In the end, the total cost is estimated to blow up to $175 billion. This considerable financial investment highlights the importance of the initiative and its expected contribution to Canada’s national defence.
Canada looks forward to continuing to work together on the Golden Dome project. This would result in potentially valuable international partnerships that further multinational North American security cooperation.
Trump also pointed to the critical need to get the system up and running. He promised that it would be up and running before he left office.
“The success rate is very close to 100%” – Trump
The deployment of the Golden Dome missile defense system is the first tangible realization of Trump’s national security vision. Moreover, this initiative recognizes the importance of using innovative technology to meet 21st century threats head on. As those conversations continue, vale stakeholders will be closely monitoring how the system continues to develop. Specifically, they want to know how it will affect domestic security and international cooperation.
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