Trump unveils "Golden Dome" shield at a cost of $175 billion.

President Donald Trump has announced the start of a massive defense project named "Golden Dome," aimed at establishing an advanced missile shield to protect the United States from long-range attacks, including those originating from space. Trump stated from the White House that the project will be completed within three years at an estimated cost of $175 billion, emphasizing that all components will be manufactured domestically, making it a dual investment in national security and the economy. He affirmed that the "Golden Dome" will represent a breakthrough in American air and missile defense capabilities, intercepting any missile targeting U.S. soil, even if launched from outside the atmosphere. He mentioned that this technology will be unique and unmatched by any other country. General Michael Guetlein, the Deputy Chief of Space Operations of the U.S. Space Force, will oversee the project, while Defense Secretary Mark Esper noted that this system will "change the game" in favor of America, considering it one of the strongest strategic defense investments in modern history. This announcement comes amidst increasing geopolitical tensions, with criticism from Russia and China, with Moscow likening the project to "Star Wars," referring to American military space initiatives during Ronald Reagan's era in the Cold War. Despite the similarity in name to the Israeli "Iron Dome," Trump's system surpasses it in terms of range and capability, targeting intercepting long-range ballistic missiles and space attacks, not short-range attacks like the Israeli system. Trump clarified that the "Golden Dome" was part of his electoral promises, now turning into reality enhanced by the expertise of American defense industries. This project, alongside its political ambitions, seems to usher in a new phase in the space arms race, amid broad international anticipation.