Trump plans Golden Dome missile defense by 2029

President Trump announced the "Golden Dome" missile defense system will be completed before he leaves office in January 2029. This ambitious project aims to protect the U.S. homeland. The system, modeled after an Israeli defense system, will deploy advanced technologies across land, sea, and space, including space-based interceptors. The project's estimated cost is $175 billion, though some estimates are significantly higher. The program has faced criticism, including concerns from China and Russia, who view it as destabilizing. Initial funding of $25 billion was approved by Congress this week.