United States — The Trump administration has accelerated the development of the ambitious ‘Golden Dome’ missile‑defense system, a program valued at 175 billion dollars that aims to replicate and expand the concept of Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’ for the protection of U.S. territory. In 2026, the awarding of key contracts is expected, which will define the system’s overall architecture.
Analysts indicate that the project is advancing at an unprecedented pace given its scale. Congress has already approved nearly 25 billion dollars to launch it, and experts believe that 2026 will be the year in which the program transitions from the conceptual phase to industrial execution, with defense companies beginning the manufacture of components.
Despite the momentum, specialists warn that expectations may be unrealistic: the cost, scope, and speed of deployment present significant technical challenges. However, the project remains a central pillar of the new U.S. military strategy in a global environment marked by tensions with powers such as China, Russia, and Iran.
The international community is closely watching how this system could alter the global military balance and redefine U.S. defense doctrine for the coming decade.
