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Trump’s proposed Golden Dome missile defence system – an expert explains the technical challenges involved

Headline from The Conversation US, on the newest of 2 developments

Attempts to destroy ballistic missiles in flight face major technical hurdles.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Trump announces ideas for Golden Dome project

    Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ·

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    Trump’s proposed Golden Dome missile defence system – an expert explains the technical challenges involved

    Headline from The Conversation US ·

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  1. Thv11

    Trump announces he's selected final 'Golden Dome' space missile defenses that would cost billions (opens Thv11)

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    Thv11's feed description

    The Pentagon has warned for years that the newest missiles developed by China and Russia are so advanced that updated countermeasures are necessary.

  2. Deutsche Welle

    Trump seeks 'Golden Dome' missile shield by end of his term – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Golden Dome will "protect our homeland," Trump said of the the defense shield which would cost some $175 billion.

  3. WMUR

    Trump announces Golden Dome missile defense program (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    President Donald Trump has announced the concept he wants for his future Golden Dome missile defense program — a multilayered system that, for the first time, will put U.S. weapons in space.

  4. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Trump unveils plans for ‘Golden Dome' missile defense system (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    President Donald Trump wants to create a missile defense shield system for the United States that is akin to Israel’s Iron Dome.

  5. The Daily Signal

    Trump Unveils Plans for ‘Golden Dome’ Missile-Defense System (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Daily Signal's feed description

    The U.S. will build a “Golden Dome” to guard against missile attacks, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday.

  6. MyNorthwest

    Trump expected to announce 'Golden Dome' space missile defenses that will cost billions (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is expected to announce on Tuesday the concept he wants for his future Golden Dome missile defense program — and

  7. Al Jazeera

    Trump says US will put weapons in space as part of ‘Golden Dome’ plan (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The president has expanded on his vision for overhauling the US’s missile defence system with space-based interceptors.

  8. The Columbian

    Trump expected to announce ‘Golden Dome’ space missile defenses that would cost billions (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is expected to announce on Tuesday the concept he wants for his future Golden Dome missile defense program — and while it would not be the most expensive optio

  9. Forbes

    What We Know About Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Shield (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The project is expected to cost more than $500 billion

  10. Fox News

    Trump, Hegseth announce 'Golden Dome,' a ‘game changer’ to protect American homeland (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Donald Trump announced that construction on the '"Golden Dome," a new missile defense system to protect the U.S. from foreign attacks, will soon begin.

  11. NPR

    Trump unveils ambitious and expensive plans for 'Golden Dome' missile defense (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The plan includes a vast array of space-based sensors and interceptors.

  12. KVIA El Paso

    Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield could cost hundreds of billions (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Zachary Cohen, Katie Bo Lillis and Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The Pentagon has submitted small, medium and large options to the White House for developing “Golden Dome,” President Donald Trump’s vision for a cutting-edge missile shield that can protect the US from long-range strikes that will …

  13. Seattle Times

    Trump selects concept for $175 billion ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    President Donald Trump has announced the concept he wants for his future Golden Dome missile defense program — a multilayered system that for the first time will put U.S. weapons...

  14. Fox News

    Trump, Hegseth to announce 'golden dome' missile defense plan, US official says (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Donald Trump will make an announcement on the Golden Dome missile defense system this afternoon, a U.S. official confirmed to Fox News.

  15. KVIA El Paso

    Trump details plan to build ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield by end of term (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    Originally Published: 21 MAY 25 00:22 ET Updated: 21 MAY 25 08:11 ET By Jessie Yeung and Maureen Chowdhury, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has laid out new details of his ambitious plan for a multibillion-dollar “Golden Dome” missile defense system to protect the United States from foreign attac…

  16. CNN

    Trump lays out Golden Dome missile defense plan, claims will be done by end of term (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    President Donald Trump has laid out new details of his ambitious plan to build a “Golden Dome” missile system to protect the United States from foreign attacks, saying it will be complete before he leaves office.

  17. Fox News

    China accuses US of 'turning space into a warzone' with Trump's Golden Dome missile defense project (opens Fox News)

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    China criticizes President Donald Trump's $125 billion Golden Dome missile defense plan, warning it could spark a space arms race and destabilize international security.

  18. Breaking Defense

    Trump: Golden Dome to cost $175 billion, will be led by Space Force's Guetlein (opens Breaking Defense)

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    Breaking Defense's feed description

    President Donald Trump said the project to develop a missile defense shield should be "fully operational" before the end of his term, and claimed Canada has asked to join the project.

  19. FOX Business

    How much will Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defense system cost? (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    President Donald Trump unveiled his plans for the Golden Dome missile defense system and said he plans to have the $175 billion system operational by the end of his term.

  20. Al Jazeera

    What is the Golden Dome defence system Trump announced? (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The $175bn ambitious space proposal aims to counter aerial threats but China says it would prompt an arms race.

  21. Fox News

    Trump unveils ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield, blindsides key senators (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Donald Trump unveiled details of the Golden Dome missile defense plan, sparking debate over its $125 billion cost and feasibility among defense experts.

  22. Breitbart News

    Trump Has Chosen Architecture for 'Golden Dome' Defense Shield (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    President Donald Trump revealed his administration has selected an architecture for the "Golden Dome" national defense shield.

  23. ABC 7 New York

    Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defense plan was inspired by Israel's multitiered defenses (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    Trump's plan for a "Golden Dome" to protect the US from long-range missiles was at least partly inspired by Israel's multitiered missile defenses.

  24. Time

    Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’: What to Know (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    The President announced plans to develop a space-based missile-defense system—but concerns abound, including over costs.

  25. UPI

    Trump reveals plans for 'Golden Dome' missile defense system (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    President Donald Trump announced details Tuesday about his "Golden Dome" missile defense shield that is expected to cost $175 billion and be "fully operational" by the end of his term.

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