On January 27, the second Trump Administration began with the president signing a flurry of executive orders, including one directed towards U.S. missile defense systems.

The order, titled “The Iron Dome for America,” outlines a sweeping initiative to build a next-generation missile defense shield for the U.S. homeland, similar to Israel’s Iron Dome that has been operational since 2011. The U.S. Iron Dome, which as of May has been rebranded as the Golden Dome for America, is expected to cost $175 billion over approximately three years However, defense experts anticipate the project could cost upwards of $1 trillion in its entirety. This report will look at what we know about the Golden Dome so far, and expectations for the project for the remainder of the year and beyond.

IDGA’s Next Generation Missile and Hypersonics Summit provides an opportunity to connect with DoD decision makers about ongoing initiatives such as the Golden Dome, the Army’s Dark Eagle Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), and more. The two-day summit, taking place December 9-10 in Reston, Virginia, will bring together senior leaders from the U.S. military, industry, allied governments and academia to drive mission-aligned innovation and operational readiness. From acquisition roadmaps to test range modernization, university research collaboration to strategic deterrence policy, this year’s Summit offers a uniquely holistic look at where missile and hypersonic capability development is headed, and how the U.S. plans to engage in defending against the latest missile threats.