The Truth of the Matter The Golden Dome and the New Missile Age
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May 15, 2025 Tom Karako, director of the CSIS Missile Defense Project, dives into the evolution of missile defense and the challenges posed by modern threats. He highlights how funding for missile defense has surged from $12.8 billion to $25.5 billion in recent years. The discussion emphasizes the importance of systems like Israel's Iron Dome and the U.S. Golden Dome in countering missile threats from nations like China and Russia. Furthermore, Karako elaborates on advancements in technology and strategic alliances needed to adapt to the changing landscape of warfare.
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Missile Defense's Growing Importance
- Missile defense has grown in importance, with budget increases reflecting rising threats from China and Russia.
- Bringing rigorous, graduate-level analysis to missile defense policy enhances understanding and decision-making.
Golden Dome Integration Concept
- The Golden Dome is an initiative to integrate multiple missile defense layers and sensor data for a coordinated defense.
- It will focus on the full spectrum of missile threats including air, cruise, and space, not just ballistic missiles.
Next-Gen Missile Defense Challenges
- Missile defense faces a wickedly complex problem requiring next-gen technology like space interceptors and directed energy.
- The defense industrial base's capacity for components like solid rocket motors and sensors must be reinforced.