President Trump announced his desire for a missile-defense system protecting the U.S., labeling it a “Golden Dome.” Trump has taken inspiration from two places: former President Ronald Reagan’s Strategic Defense Initiative,

The Golden Dome is designed to provide nationwide protection, countering advanced missile threats. In contrast, Iron Dome is a regional defence system focused on intercepting short-range rockets and artillery shells targeting Israel.

Trump emphasised the importance of a new missile defense system, the 'Golden Dome', to protect the U.S. He noted the need for advanced technology, similar to Israel's Iron Dome, and called on Congress to fund this initiative while reshaping domestic and foreign policy through various measures.

The Pentagon's Test Resource Management Center is considering sites in Australia, Alaska and New Mexico as possible overland hypersonic testing corridors.

President Donald Trump called upon Congress to build a "Golden Dome" missile defense shield "to protect our homeland" during his joint address on Tuesday.