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 Trump administration plans a major test of the 'Golden Dome' space-based missile defense system just before the 2028 elections. This ambitious project, aiming to create a protective shield for the U.

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,

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

The Golden Dome aims to shoot missiles out of the sky before they reach U.S. soil, similar to Israel’s Iron Dome. The push to diversify the project comes as Trump repeatedly threatened to sever all federal ties with SpaceX following his and Musk’s spectacular falling-out.