The “golden dome” was announced by yesterday. He said they would build a system of anti -missile defense on the Israeli “iron dome” model, named “Golden Dome”.
“I am pleased to announce that we have officially chosen the architecture for this state -of -the -art system,” Trump told reporters at the White House Oval Office, and then said that Canada would participate in the initiative.
Golden dome, integrated anti -missile defense
Donald Trump explained that the “golden dome” will be in operation until the end of his term and that his total cost is “about $ 175 billion”.
The decree on the development of the “American Iron Dome”, which the White House describes a comprehensive anti -missile shield to protect American territory, was signed by Donald Trump in late January, that is, with his second term.
Russia, China criticize the golden dome and remind the Cold War
Criticism about the plan are Russia and China. Moscow compares it to Ronald Reagan’s “Star Wars” during the Cold War.
Golden Dome in the footsteps of Israeli Iron Dome
“Iron Dome” is called one of Israel’s three anti -aircraft and anti -missile defense systems, which protects the country from rocket attacks, rockets and unmanned aircraft. He has intercepted thousands of rockets since 2011, when he was put into operation. The intercept rate is about 90%, according to the Israeli Defense Technology company Rafael that has contributed to the design of the system.
Israel began developing the “iron dome” after the Lebanese war in 2006, before the US enhanced its efforts to provide defensive technology and financial support of many billion dollars.
Donald Trump had already mentioned the anti -missile defense system during his election campaign. However, experts emphasize that such systems were originally designed to face attacks from a short or average distance, not to stop intercontinental missiles.
