Golden Dome Missile Defence System

Current Context: The U.S. announced the Golden Dome missile defense system, a $175 billion plan to build a satellite-based shield against missile threats from countries like Russia and China.

The system, led by the U.S. Space Force, has raised global concerns about space militarization.

ABOUT GOLDEN DOME PROJECT

• Aim: To create a multilayered missile defense system utilizing space-based sensors and interceptors to detect, track, and neutralize incoming missile threats.
• Components: High-tech detection sensors, tracking tools, interceptor missiles, and command-and-control networks, all operating autonomously yet exchanging information in real-time.
• Leadership: The project will be headed by a U.S. Space Force general.
• Inspiration: Inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome, but with expanded capabilities to include space-based defense mechanisms.

OTHER AERIAL DEFENSE SYSTEMS

• Iron Dome, David’s Sling, Arrow-2, Arrow-3 (Israel): Iron Dome (short-range), David’s Sling (short to medium and medium to long-range), Arrow (long-range).
• S-400 Triumph (Russia): Long-range air defense system.
• Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) (USA): Intercepts ballistic missiles.
• HQ-9 System (China): Inspired by the Russian S-300, offering a 125 km range.