ALBAWABA- In a dramatic announcement, U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a new space-based missile defense initiative dubbed the "Golden Dome," a system he claims will offer near-total protection against all missile threats, including hypersonic weapons.
The plan, which echoes the U.S.-backed Israeli Iron Dome, aims to militarize space with advanced interceptor technology built entirely in America.
"Today, we make history. I promised during my campaign to build a shield to protect our skies from ballistic missiles, and now we are doing it," Trump declared. "The Golden Dome will protect America 100%. No one comes close to what we have in missile technology."
The president emphasized that the project is a "historic investment" in national security and pledged its completion within three years, ensuring it will be operational before the end of his current term.
"We helped Israel build its missile defense system — now we will build an even better one right here at home. Everything will be made in America," Trump added.
While the White House hailed the project as a revolutionary leap in defense, experts warn that deploying interceptors in space could trigger a new global arms race.
The move is expected to heighten tensions with Russia and China, both of whom have already accelerated their own space and hypersonic weapons programs.
Analysts also noted the risk of a “Cold War 2.0” in space, as major powers race to dominate orbital battlefields with AI-enhanced and hypersonic-capable missile technologies.
The Trump administration’s push for the Golden Dome revives debates from the Reagan-era Strategic Defense Initiative, with critics warning that the militarization of space could destabilize global security and provoke unpredictable escalation.
