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Golden Dome, Trump and Space Force

Space Force's Golden Dome chief says space-based missile interceptors are possible today. 'We have proven every element of the physics'
The head of the Trump administration's Golden Dome program says the technologies needed to create an ambitious space-based missile defense system are already in existence.
What exactly is Golden Dome? This Space Force general owes Trump an answer.
The newly installed head of the Pentagon's Golden Dome missile defense shield, a monumental undertaking projected to cost $175 billion over the next three years, knows the clock is ticking to show President Donald Trump some results before the end of his term in the White House.
Trump admin plans first ‘Golden Dome’ test of space-based missile defense system: report
Pentagon officials are scrambling to conduct the first major test of President Trump’s space-based Golden Dome missile defense to safeguard the US before the 2028 election, according to a
Pentagon schedules first major test for Golden Dome missile defense system just before 2028 election, sources say
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.
Space Force general to oversee U.S. 'Golden Dome' missile shield
Space Force Gen. Mike Guetlein will oversee President Donald Trump's Golden Dome project, which seeks to defend the U.S. from large-scale attacks from Russia, China and other rivals
Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ May Be Ready for Testing Just Before the 2028 Election: Report
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
Trump Plans To Test 'Golden Dome' Missile System In 2028 Ahead Of Elections
The test is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2028 and will be known as FTI-X, short for Flight Test Integrated.
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Space Force Budget Skyrockets to $40B While Personnel Are Thinned Out
US Space Force’s budget is $40 billion for 2026 (taking into account Big Beautiful Bill provisions), even as its staff is ...
Texas space office trying to lure more NASA, military missions to the state
The Texas Space Commission recently met with the Space Force’s general in charge of Trump’s $100 billion “Golden Dome” missile defense program.
Space entrepreneurs see defense projects as next frontier for funding and innovation
Military projects seem to be the most promising vehicles for getting commercial space ventures off the ground, Seattle-area ...
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Space Force general in charge of new Golden Dome will rely on existing technology
The Space Force general tasked with leading the effort to build the new missile defense system known as Golden Dome spoke to ...
Golden Dome set to get another $13B as project leader takes helm
President Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense project officially has a new team lead and gained potentially another $13 ...
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The Golden Dome Has a New Czar
If realized, the Golden Dome would provide a comprehensive protective shield against ballistic, hypersonic, and advanced ...
Head of Golden Dome office stresses threats posed by China and Russia
The Space Force general confirmed to lead the DoD's new Golden Dome office outlined his views for his role and the threats ...