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Trump’s proposed Golden Dome missile defence system – an expert explains the technical challenges involved

The Trump administration’s recent announcement of a “Golden Dome” strategic missile defence shield to protect the US is the most ambitious such project since President Ronald Reagan’s Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) of the 1980s.

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What is Donald Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' missile defence system and how would it work?

US President Donald Trump said his planned acquisition of Greenland is crucial for his $175-billion ‘Golden Dome’ defence project. Here’s what we know so far about the system.

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Golden Dome: An aerospace engineer explains the proposed nationwide missile defense system

President Donald Trump announced a plan to build a missile defense system, called the Golden Dome, on May 20, 2025. The system is intended to protect the United States from ballistic, cruise and hypersonic missiles, and missiles launched from space.

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Golden Dome: what Trump should learn from Reagan’s ‘Star Wars’ missile defence system plan

Donald Trump has unveiled plans for a new “next-generation” missile defence system which he says will by “capable even of intercepting missiles launched from the other side of the world, or launched from space”. The US president says “Golden Dome”, which is reportedly partly inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome system…

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Canada joins talks to join US ‘Golden Dome’ project despite frosty relationship

Prime Minister Mark Carney's office said there are ‘active discussions’ between the two nations on security systems – both existing and future

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Canada is talking to the US about joining its ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system, Carney says

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is talking to the U.S. about joining President Donald Trump’s future Golden Dome missile defense program

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U.S. Space Force general to lead Trump's $175 billion Golden Dome space defense program

U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a plan for his ambitious "Golden Dome" missile defense shield this week, stating it will cost $175 billion and take some three years to develop.

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Trump revives Reagan’s ‘Star Wars’ dreams with $175B ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense

It feels like the death star.

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Voices: The Golden Dome will go down as Trump’s most explosive folly

COMMENT: It would be nice to think the gold-loving president had thought through the ramifications of his grandiose missile defence system, says Sean O'Grady. In reality, it's another flawed and overpriced fantasy

The Independent UK

What is Donald Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defence system?

Donald Trump claims Greenland is part of his Golden Dome plans

Evening Standard

Trump unveils plans for $175 billion ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence system

The US President expects the programme will be ‘fully operational’ by 2029 to counter threats from Russia and China

Evening Standard

Furious Democrats call for investigation into Musk’s bid to help build Trump’s ‘$500 billion’ Golden Dome project

Forty-two members of the opposition write to Pentagon’s Inspector General to raise conflict of interest concerns over SpaceX’s potential involvement in anti-missile project

The Independent UK

Trump announces 'Golden Dome' missile defence system plan

The US president has said the initiative will cost $175 billion (€154bn) and could be completed by 2029. Experts have expressed scepticism about both claims.

Euronews

Could Elon Musk build the Golden Dome? Here’s how much SpaceX CEO stands to gain

If the tech entrepreneur is successful in his bid to build part of the controversial project, it could mean billions more in the pocket of the world’s richest man

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Trump news at a glance: president unveils Golden Dome project – and claims Canada is interested

Donald Trump picks space force general to lead program to create anti-missile shield – key US politics stories from Tuesday at a glance

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Trump says US will put weapons in space as part of ‘Golden Dome’ plan

The president has expanded on his vision for overhauling the US’s missile defence system with space-based interceptors.

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Trump Unveils Plans For 'Golden Dome' Missile Shield for US

US President Donald Trump unveiled plans for a "Golden Dome" missile shield system on Tuesday to protect the country against attacks, saying it should be operational in about three years.

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Trump expected to announce 'Golden Dome' space missile defenses that will cost billions

President Donald Trump is expected to announce the concept he wants for his future Golden Dome missile defense program

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The Independent UK

How achievable is Trump’s Golden Dome plan?

While Trump’s Golden Dome plan is feasible on a technical level, experts warn there are several logistical issues the U.S. must contend with to construct such a massive missile defense system. Katie Hawkinson reports

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX frontrunner to build Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield

Elon Musk has been a close ally of US president Donald Trump since backing him on the campaign trail in 2024

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Options for Trump's space-based 'Golden Dome' missile defense shield head to Hegseth for approval

U.S. Space Command says it's finalized options for President Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defense system and has sent its recommendations to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his review and approval

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