❓What Happened: The U.S. government is reviewing plans for a space-based missile defense system, known as the “Golden Dome.”
👥 Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, General Stephen Whiting, and U.S. Space Command.
📍 Where & When: The plan was initiated in Washington, D.C., during Trump’s first week in office. The review process continues with involvement from the Department of Defense and Space Command.
💬 Key Quote: “The United States will provide for the common defense of its citizens and the Nation by deploying and maintaining a next-generation missile defense shield,” stated Trump in an executive order.
⚠️ Impact: If implemented, this would mark the first deployment of a space-based weapons system to destroy ground-launched missiles, enhancing U.S. defense capabilities against a variety of threats.
