The Race to Build Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense System Is On

During a press conference in the Oval Office last month, U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled plans for a massive new missile defense system, dubbed the "Golden Dome," with potential space-based capabilities. The initiative has attracted interest from major defense companies, including SpaceX, Palantir, and Anduril, who have reportedly emerged as top contenders. However, experts remain uncertain about whether the project will be completed on time or at all, questioning its cost and scalability, as well as the government's involvement in scaling such a complex initiative.