Golden Dome Missile Defense Plan for the U.S. Mainland

Planned

The Golden Dome is a next-generation missile defense system designed to protect the U.S. mainland from diverse and complex airborne threats including hypersonic glide vehicles, cruise missiles, and drone swarms. It integrates multiple detection and tracking sensors, interceptor systems, and command and control networks into a unified system of systems, aiming to intercept threats at all flight phases. The initiative involves space-based sensors, satellite constellations, and advanced interceptor missiles, with development expected through the 2030s.