Prezydent USA Donald Trump On Tuesday, he revealed a plan to create a anti -missile shield system Golden domewhich could protect the area United States.
As the American leader pointed out, the project should appear in “operational” mode in about three years. Interest in the idea – according to Briefly – she expressed You havewhich “would also like to have protection.”
According to the president on Golden dome $ 25 billion will be initially allocated, but the amount along with each subsequent stage may ultimately increase to 175 billion.
– I promised in the campaign Americansthat I will build the most modern anti -missile shield. Today I am pleased to announce that we have officially chosen architecture for this most modern system – he announced US President.
Golden dome over the United States. Donald Trump reveals plans
During a speech Trump He also reported that “Golden dome She will be able to capture missiles from other parts of the world, even if they are fired from space. ” – This is very important for success and even for the survival of our country – he added.
American president He also informed that the project will be chaired by the US Space General Michael Guetlein.
He also emphasized that under Golden dome The US “will be placed on new generation technologies on land, sea and space, including sensors and interception in space.”
According to foreign media, the name Golden dome comes from the Israeli air defense system Iron domewhich was launched in 2011.
A golden dome will be built in the USA. Additional costs were estimated
Despite the estimates presented by US prezydenta Donald Trumpaccording to which Golden dome would consume $ 175 billion, Congress Budget Office She said that the amount could increase even more.
In this case, we are talking about costs for special capture shells that will be used to protect American sky.
As reported, they can cost from 161 to 542 billion dollars within 20 years.
Szef Pentagonu Pete Hegsethwhich spoke next to Donald Trumpemphasized that the system Golden dome will be used to protect USA before maneuvering, ballistic, hypersonic, conventional, nuclear or drones.