The U.S. Senate has unanimously confirmed Space Force Gen.
Michael Guetlein to lead the Pentagon's ambitious 'Golden Dome' missile defense project, which just secured an additional $13 billion in funding. The initiative, championed by former President Trump, aims to create a comprehensive shield to protect the continental United States from ballistic, hypersonic, and advanced cruise missile threats, particularly from China and Russia. Gen. Guetlein, a former Missile Defense Agency executive, now has broad authority to rapidly build his team and deliver a baseline architecture for the system within 60 days. Despite the project's high profile and funding, many experts remain skeptical about its technical feasibility and long-term effectiveness.
The Golden Dome represents one of the most significant U.S. investments in missile defense in recent years.
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