6 h. ago Trump wants a Golden Dome missile defense shield. Is that realistic?

Since last week, Israel has been attacking Iran's nuclear facilities, along with many other targets around the country. Iran has fired hundreds of missiles in response. NPR correspondent Geoff Brumfiel has been watching all of this very closely because Israel's missile defenses have been a focus of the Trump White House. This year, President Trump requested funding from Congress for a "Golden Dome for America" — a missile defense system that would protect all of the United States. The idea comes from Israel's Iron Dome — a network of interceptor missiles stationed at points across the country. Iron Dome and related Israeli air defenses don't get every missile fired — including some launched in the past few days by Iran — but the Israeli military says it has intercepted thousands of rockets since it was built. Trying to get that kind of protection for America, though, might be a very different matter. Read more of science correspondent Geoff Brumfiel's reporting on this topic and fin...

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1 week ago Golden Dome dangers: An arms control expert explains how Trump’s missile defense threatens to make the US less safe

Golden Dome dangers: An arms control expert explains how Trump’s missile defense threatens to make the US less safe  The Conversation

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

President Donald Trump has proposed building a massive anti-missile system in space that could enrich Elon Musk if it materializes. But experts say the project’s feasibility remains unclear.

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2 w. ago Here’s how Trump’s Golden Dome would work — and why some call it “a fantasy”

Here’s how Trump’s Golden Dome would work — and why some call it “a fantasy”  Astronomy Magazine

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2 w. ago North Korea, Which Regularly Threatens to Nuke U.S., Condemns Trump's 'Golden Dome'

The communist regime of North Korea published an outraged screed on Tuesday denouncing President Donald Trump's plan to implement a "Golden Dome" missile defense system over the United States, and potentially other parts of North America. The post North Korea, Which Regularly Threatens to Nuke U.S., Condemns Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Trump claims Canada ‘considering’ becoming 51st state for no

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2 w. ago Trump claims Canada 'considering' offer of free Golden Dome in exchange for becoming 51st state

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Canada was "considering" giving up its statehood in exchange for protection by the proposed "Golden Dome" at no cost.

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2 w. ago Trump says Canada will pay $61bn for Golden Dome, or become 51st state

Trump says Canada will pay $61bn for Golden Dome, or become 51st state  Al Jazeera

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2 w. ago Trump says ‘Golden Dome’ would cost Canada US$61 billion – or free if it joins US

Trump says ‘Golden Dome’ would cost Canada US$61 billion – or free if it joins US  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago Lockheed Martin CEO shares path to making Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile shield a reality

Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet shares how defense contracting companies are working to implement President Donald Trump's 'Golden Dome' vision.

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2 w. ago Trump touts "free" Golden Dome for Canada, as PM Carney pushes for closer ties with EU

Trump touts "free" Golden Dome for Canada, as PM Carney pushes for closer ties with EU  Axios

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2 w. ago Opinion | Trump should build millions of cheap drones, not Golden Dome

Opinion | Trump should build millions of cheap drones, not Golden Dome  The Washington Post

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3 w. ago Trump's Golden Dome missile defense system revives Reagan's nuclear shield dream

Trump's Golden Dome missile defense aims to fulfill Reagan's SDI vision with space-based interceptors, leveraging reduced launch costs and advanced technology.

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3 w. ago Can Trump's pricey 'Golden Dome' missile defence system be done?

Can Trump's pricey 'Golden Dome' missile defence system be done?  BBC

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3 w. ago Bad news for Trump’s Golden Dome: He can’t build it without Canada

Bad news for Trump’s Golden Dome: He can’t build it without Canada  Politico

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3 w. ago China and Russia Panic over Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Shield

The authoritarian governments of China and Russia did not respond favorably to President Donald Trump’s announcement of the “Golden Dome” missile shield program on Tuesday. The post China and Russia Panic over Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Shield appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Leftist Canadian PM Mark Carney, Who Campaigned on Fighting Trump, Backs ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Shield

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney applauded President Donald Trump’s announcement of the “Golden Dome” missile shield. The post Leftist Canadian PM Mark Carney, Who Campaigned on Fighting Trump, Backs ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Shield appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Fox News Politics Newsletter: Xi Sees Red Over Trump's 'Golden Dome'

Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.

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3 w. ago Trump unveils ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield, blindsides key senators

President Donald Trump announced Golden Dome can be done in three years for $125 billion, but other defense experts have predicted the cost figure to be much higher.

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3 w. ago Kremlin Walks Back Criticism of Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense Plan

Kremlin Walks Back Criticism of Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense Plan  The Moscow Times

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