National security against foreign threats has been a fundamental pillar in Donald Trump’s government plan over time. ‘; It is an anti-missile defense system inspired by the ‘
At the time, the president announced that this project would have a total cost of 175 billion dollars. However, last Tuesday, May 12 of this year, the Congressional Budget Office () has stated that the enormous deterrent system could cost nearly $1.2 trillion over the next 20 years.
Last year, the United States Congress authorized the investment of 25 billion dollars to strengthen anti-missile defense systems The Pentagon, or its part, is requesting an additional $17 billion to direct toward that project.. This is reported by the through one of his most recent articles.
The ‘Golden Dome’
The main function of the program is to develop a network capable of detecting, such as guided hypersonics against the United States. To achieve this state of protection, Washington hopes to consolidate a huge space infrastructure.
Specifically, a fleet of 8,000 satellites and interceptors in orbit is planned. This constellation represents approximately 70% of the budget allocated for the nation’s program.
It is estimated that the system will be fully operational before January 2029. Several specialists agree that the ‘Golden Dome’ would have its limitations when compared to the air defense system currently implemented by Israel.
Finally, it is worth remembering that the North American system aims to protect absolutely the entire national territory, a task that is not at all simple considering its extension.
