US military plans to deploy a network of space-based sensors and interceptors by the end of President Trump's term in office as part of its Golden Dome missile defense shield. The plan, which includes a three-year timeline, is aggressive but has been hindered by trade wars with key allies.
The US military is planning to deploy a network of space-based sensors and interceptors by the end of President Trump's term in office as part of its Golden Dome missile defense shield. The plan, which includes a three-year timeline, aims to defend the US homeland against long-range missiles, cruise missiles, and hypersonic weapons.
The Pentagon has already kicked off deals with companies to develop prototypes for space-based missile interceptors, but progress has been slow due to trade wars with key allies, particularly Canada and Denmark. Gen. Michael Guetlein, the senior officer in charge of the Golden Dome program, has emphasized that cooperation from international partners is essential to create a comprehensive missile defense shield.
Despite the challenges, the US military remains committed to deploying the Golden Dome system. The system's development budget for this year is $13.4 billion, pending the appropriation bill's final passage in the Senate and President Trump's signature. Guetlein has emphasized that he has full authority over the program's technical aspects and procurement.
However, lawmakers have expressed concerns about the lack of information provided by the Pentagon on the Golden Dome program's budget and resources. They have requested a comprehensive spend plan for the missile shield within 60 days of the budget bill becoming law.
The deployment of the Golden Dome system is expected to be costly, with estimates suggesting that it will cost hundreds of billions of dollars over multiple decades. Despite these challenges, the US military remains committed to deploying the system as part of its broader defense strategy.
The US military is planning to deploy a network of space-based sensors and interceptors by the end of President Trump's term in office as part of its Golden Dome missile defense shield. The plan, which includes a three-year timeline, aims to defend the US homeland against long-range missiles, cruise missiles, and hypersonic weapons.
The Pentagon has already kicked off deals with companies to develop prototypes for space-based missile interceptors, but progress has been slow due to trade wars with key allies, particularly Canada and Denmark. Gen. Michael Guetlein, the senior officer in charge of the Golden Dome program, has emphasized that cooperation from international partners is essential to create a comprehensive missile defense shield.
Despite the challenges, the US military remains committed to deploying the Golden Dome system. The system's development budget for this year is $13.4 billion, pending the appropriation bill's final passage in the Senate and President Trump's signature. Guetlein has emphasized that he has full authority over the program's technical aspects and procurement.
However, lawmakers have expressed concerns about the lack of information provided by the Pentagon on the Golden Dome program's budget and resources. They have requested a comprehensive spend plan for the missile shield within 60 days of the budget bill becoming law.
The deployment of the Golden Dome system is expected to be costly, with estimates suggesting that it will cost hundreds of billions of dollars over multiple decades. Despite these challenges, the US military remains committed to deploying the system as part of its broader defense strategy.
this whole thing is kinda mind-blowing... like we're living in a sci-fi movie or something! 
anyway, I guess it makes sense that the US military wants to defend itself against all those fancy missiles and hypersonic weapons... but at what cost? 
plus, trade wars with allies might slow things down... not sure if cooperation from international partners is really possible on this scale... or if it even matters... 
I'm not sure if this is a good idea for the US... Deploying space-based sensors and interceptors sounds like a big ask, especially with trade wars affecting key allies 
. It's interesting that they're still pushing forward despite progress being slow 
. The Pentagon has spent $13.4 billion so far, which is a lot of cash 
... hundreds of billions of dollars over multiple decades? That's just mind-boggling 
it's like something out of a sci-fi movie! but for real though, it's a bit worrying that there are gonna be hundreds of billions of dollars poured into this program. i mean, trade wars with canada & denmark have already slowed things down, and now lawmakers are all like "hold up, how much is this really gonna cost?" 
. I mean, we need protection for our homeland, and it's about time someone takes proactive measures against those long-range missiles 
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. The $13.4 billion budget is no joke, though 
. Can't wait to see how it all unfolds 
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to me... like they're trying to prove something to who? themselves? their allies? i mean, can't we just talk things out and cooperate instead of spending billions on some space-based system that's still in development 
... plus, trade wars are already straining US relations with its biggest allies. seems like this whole thing could be a big waste of money