Military & Defense
Space Force: Golden Dome's Orbiting Missile Defense Too Costly?
- Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein expressed doubts about the affordability and scalability of space-based boost-phase interceptors for the Golden Dome system.
- President Trump's $185 billion Golden Dome missile defense program, targeting a near 100% intercept rate, faces expert skepticism regarding its feasibility and cost.
- The Space Force is actively exploring alternative solutions, such as kinetic midcourse interceptors, if space-based options prove too expensive for production.
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Intelligence briefing: Why this matters: This signals potential shifts in strategic missile defense architecture and budget priorities, impacting long-term R&D and acquisition plans for military and national security professionals.