The Pentagon has scheduled its first major test of the multibillion-dollar Golden Dome missile defense system for just before the 2028 election, according to two sources familiar with the matter, setting an aggressive deadline for military officials to prove they can turn President Donald Trump’s vision for a space-based shield that can protect the entire US into a reality.

The Golden Dome, first proposed by President Donald Trump in May, is a multi-layered missile defense system that will protect the United States from aerial threats such as ballistic missiles and

President Donald Trump is hoping for a spectacular display of military strength as a testament to his administration’s successes ahead of the 2028 presidential elections. The White House is looking to schedule its first major tests of the highly ambitious,