Inside Trump’s new Star Wars program, plus HIMARS dispatch
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Strategic Shield: The Golden Dome Initiative
This chapter explores the ambitious proposal of the Golden Dome missile defense system, designed to protect the U.S. against various aerial threats using advanced technologies like satellites and space-based lasers. It draws parallels to historical initiatives, particularly the Strategic Defense Initiative from the 1980s, while questioning the technological feasibility and costs of such a comprehensive program. The conversation also examines the evolving nature of threats posed by global adversaries and the potential geopolitical ramifications of implementing this extensive defense strategy.
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