An idea for a space-based boost-phase defence system called Brilliant Pebbles was proposed towards the end of the 1980s. Rather than having large satellites with multiple missiles, it entailed having around 1,000 small individual missiles in orbit. It would have also used about 60 orbiting sensors called Brilliant Eyes to detect launches.

The anti-missile shield that Donald Trump wants to put in the sky could protect North America from attacks. But it could also invite them.

The Pentagon has submitted small, medium and large options to the White House for developing “Golden Dome,” President Donald Trump’s vision for a cutting-edge missile shield that can protect ...

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he chose the design for the Golden Dome missile defense system ... to review the impact of lower launch costs on such systems. It found that the lowest ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is expected to announce on Tuesday the concept he wants for his future Golden Dome missile defense ... he will cut back on political spending after ...

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In a powerful show of force, the United States launched its nuclear-capable Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile just hours after President Donald Trump unveiled his controversial ‘Golden Dome’ defense initiative.

President Trump on Tuesday named Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein to lead his “Golden Dome” project to improve and integrate America’s missile defense technology — as House Republicans included $25 billion for the plan in the latest version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.