Comment: Golden Dome is hitting the news big being compared to the Manhatten Project and projected to cost trillions and push technologies to new heights, literally in space. This first article raises some critical questions on just how this concept should work and do we protect which countries as well as ours? Do we need U.S. bases scattered across the world is another question? In WWII forward staging bases were critical to success. Last article shows opening up to non traditional industries for ideas and concepts is now on the drawing board. [Sentinel is stalled and being re-evaluated and could get pushed back in this shuffle for defense dollars comes to mind -- food for thought and personal opinion].
"Golden Dome: who and what should it defend?"
https://spacenews.com/golden-dome-who-and-what-should-it-defend/
___________________________________________________________________
"Space Force general: ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield requires Manhattan Project-scale effort"
https://spacenews.com/space-force-general-golden-dome-missile-shield-requires-manhattan-project-scale-effort/
_______________________________________________________________
"Missile Defense Agency opens door to commercial firms for “Golden Dome” project"
https://spacenews.com/missile-defense-agency-opens-door-to-commercial-firms-for-golden-dome-project/
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AI-generated answer. Please verify critical facts.
Golden Dome Status
The status of the Golden Dome project is currently in development, with the Pentagon under pressure to create a missile defense system that can protect the United States from long-range missile strikes. President Donald Trump has ordered military officials to ensure future funding for the Golden Dome is reflected in new budget estimates for 2026 to 2030, despite the system itself remaining undefined beyond a name. The project aims to provide strategic defense against intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and other aerial threats, inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome system but on a much larger scale.
Defense contractors and industry leaders believe the technology exists to make the Golden Dome a reality, though it will require significant advancements and integration of various defense systems, including space-based radars, missile interceptors, and laser weapons.67 However, experts also raise concerns about the feasibility and cost of such a system, estimating potential costs ranging from $100 billion per year through 2030 to a total of $2.5 trillion.
The Pentagon is expected to deliver detailed plans for the Golden Dome to the White House, and the project faces numerous technical, budgetary, and organizational challenges.Additionally, the strategic and diplomatic implications of deploying such a system must be addressed, including how it will affect alliances and international security diplomacy.
Despite these challenges, proponents argue that the Golden Dome is necessary to protect the United States from the "existential threat" of a nuclear electromagnetic pulse (EMP) strike, which could cripple critical infrastructure and cause widespread damage.
