Reference Message Network reported on May 21st according to a report by the Fox News of the United States on May 20th, US President Trump and Defense Secretary Hackett announced that the United States would soon begin construction of the "Gold Dome" missile defense system. They said that this system would be the next generation of "game-changing" defense systems, protecting the American homeland from attacks by external enemies.
The report stated that a similar "Iron Dome" system has been successfully developed in Israel with the help of the United States and has proven effective in defending against missile attacks. Now, Trump said that a larger-scale, more advanced multi-layered dome system will soon be installed in the United States.
Trump announced that the budget bill currently under discussion in Congress would provide an initial funding of $25 billion for the project, while he expected the total cost to reach $175 billion. He said that the main stages of the dome system would be completed within three years and would be "fully operational before the end of my term." He also announced that he would appoint Michael Gehrlein of the Space Force to oversee the project.
According to reports, Hackett called the "Gold Dome" plan a "bold plan," which is crucial for responding to the growing "threats" from countries such as Russia and China.
Hackett said, "Ultimately, for the United States, the 'Gold Dome' system is a game-changer. It is a generational investment in the security of America and the American people. Four decades ago, President Reagan proposed this concept. At that time, the technology was not mature. Now that the technology is mature and implemented, it shows that we will protect the United States from attacks by cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, hypersonic missiles, and drones, whether conventional or nuclear weapons." (Compiled/Translated by Qi Tu)
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