Trump's Golden Dome is a new multi—level missile defense system with space, lasers and unique batteries

President Donald Trump has returned with a massive plan to protect the United States from missile threats — a system called the Golden Dome. This is not just another defense program, but a multilevel, almost fantastic system that consists of four layers of protection, like an onion.

The first layer is located right in space — there will be special satellites with sensors that watch for rocket launches around the clock and transmit data to ground stations. Thanks to them, a threat can be detected very early.

And then there are three layers of the earth.: These are networks of interceptor missiles, powerful radars and... lasers! Yes, yes, lasers — although they are still in development, but there are plans to introduce them for fast and accurate protection. These batteries will be distributed throughout the United States — on the mainland, Alaska and Hawaii. It is planned to place 11 such batteries in total.

Another interesting point is that the project provides for the construction of a new huge missile range in the Midwestern United States, where the latest interceptor missiles, including those manufactured by Lockheed Martin, will be developed and tested.

According to the plans, the Golden Dome should become the largest and most technologically advanced shield — it will protect the country from ballistic, hypersonic and cruise missiles, including those that can carry nuclear warheads. The total cost is estimated at hundreds of billions of dollars, and the system is scheduled to be operational by 2028.

Trump claims that the system will be as effective as possible, and hopes that it will become a serious signal of US power and a deterrent to potential adversaries.

The US Army is preparing a new air defense and missile defense strategy — what to expect before 2040?

 

In about three months, the U.S. Army will officially unveil its new air and Missile Defense (Air Defense) strategy./ABM), covering the period up to 2040. This document will not just be another plan — it will define how the American army will protect its forces, allies and interests in an era when threats from the air and from space are becoming more complex, rapid and diverse.

Why is the strategy appearing right now?

Because the war has changed. What used to be a fantasy from science fiction is now reality.:

- Hypersonic missiles that fly at a speed of Mach 5+ and can maneuver, making them almost invulnerable to older air defense systems.

- Massive drone attacks — from cheap tactical UAVs to kamikaze missiles like the Shahed.

- Cruise and ballistic missiles of medium and short range, which can be launched from land, sea and even from submarines.

- Cyber attacks on air defense systems to blind radars or disable command nodes.

All this requires a completely new approach. And old systems like Patriot or THAAD, although effective, can no longer cope alone.

What will be in the new strategy?

The official document has not yet been published, but according to leaks and statements by officials, key areas can be identified.:

1. Integrated Air Defense/Missile Defense Network (IBCS)  

   Everything should work as a single organism: radars, missiles, drones and satellites — in one network. The goal is to "see once — strike from anywhere." If the radar in Germany detects a target, the missile can be launched by a system in Poland.

2. Lasers and railguns (DE M-SHORAD and IFPC-HEL)

The Army is actively testing combat lasers and electromagnetic guns (railguns). They are cheaper than missiles, can fire almost indefinitely, and are ideal for repelling drone and rocket attacks. By the 2030s, they can become the basis of tactical defense.

3. Satellite Tracking Network (Space-Based Sensor Layer)

Satellites will continuously monitor hypersonic targets from the moment of launch. This is the key to interception, because such missiles are difficult to detect from the ground.

4. Hybrid defense: from tactics to strategy 

   The strategy will cover all levels, from protecting a single infantry unit (using interceptor drones and mini-lasers) to global defense against intercontinental missiles.

5. Focus on China and Russia 

   The document will be clearly focused on competition with the great powers. The main scenarios are conflict in the Taiwan Strait, tensions in Europe and threats in the Indo-Pacific region.

6. Compatibility with allies  

   The new systems will be developed taking into account compatibility with NATO, Japan, South Korea and other partners. This is important for common defense and data exchange.

What is already working?

Some elements of the future strategy are already being tested:

- DE M-SHORAD— a 50-kilowatt laser mounted on a Stryker armored personnel carrier.

- IFPC Inc 2-I is a system capable of intercepting drones, missiles and artillery shells.

- LTAMDS is a new radar for Patriot capable of seeing hypersonic targets.

And what about the budget?

No way without money. The US Army is asking for billions of dollars to implement the strategy. But with shortages and rising costs for other programs (including cybersecurity and AI), priorities will have to be chosen.

Why until 2040?

Because a new generation of threats is on the way. By 2040, there may be:

- Hypersonic missiles with AI guidance.

- Autonomous drone packs.

- Orbital weapons.

- Electromagnetic pulses (EMP) as a means of mass destruction.

The US Army wants not just to catch up, but to get ahead.

 Result

A new air defense strategy/Missile defense is not just a defense plan, but a look into the future of war. It will show how the United States intends to stay ahead when the enemy can attack from land, sea, air, space and even from digital space.

When the document is released, the world will know how ready America is for a war that no one has seen before.

The US Air Force's "Space Shuttle" will test quantum navigation without GPS

X-37B

The American Space Forces are preparing for the most unusual mission of their mysterious X-37B unmanned spaceplane. This device, which looks like a miniature shuttle, has already demonstrated its capabilities in space seven times, testing secret equipment and maneuvering in orbit so that even satellite specialists could not always keep track of it. Now the eighth, regular mission is launching, and this time it has an ambitious goal: to learn how to navigate in space without the help of GPS.

The launch of the X-37B is scheduled for August 21 from Cape Canaveral on a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The main highlight of the mission is testing advanced quantum sensors and lasers right in space. Why is this important? Because GPS, which we are all so dependent on, can easily be blocked or disabled in the event of a conflict. But quantum sensors based on the fundamental laws of physics can become a completely independent navigation system. They are capable of measuring acceleration and rotation with incredible accuracy, which makes it possible to determine the position and trajectory of the device without looking at any satellites.

If the tests are successful, this will pave the way for the creation of completely new navigation systems that are invulnerable to interference, not only for spacecraft, but also for aircraft, submarines and ground-based equipment. The X-37B, which has already served for more than 10 years and spent almost 10 years in space in total, will once again become a "flying laboratory" for the most daring technological experiments.

France expands military presence in near space and develops new defense strategy

The French armed forces plan to allocate initial funding for the development of operations in near space — the so-called "very large space" at altitudes from 20 to 100 kilometers. On Monday, the military conducted successful tests to shoot down target balls at an altitude of more than 20 kilometers, as part of preparations to defend this strategically important and increasingly contested airspace.

According to Philippe Kofi, responsible for the strategy of air, land and sea combat systems at the General Directorate of Armaments of France, the country is upgrading radars to detect objects at altitudes from 20 to 100 kilometers and adapting fighter jets and air defense systems to intercept high-flying targets.

In the subsequent stages of the strategy's development, it is planned to introduce laser systems, space aircraft and stratospheric drones, which will significantly enhance France's capabilities in monitoring and protecting near space.

The importance of the initiative

- The Middle Space is becoming a new zone of strategic competition and potential conflicts.

- Modernization of radars and interception systems will allow France to detect and neutralize threats from this region in a timely manner.

- The use of lasers and drones will ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of defense measures.

- The development of space aircraft will open up new opportunities for rapid response and airspace control.

These steps reflect the growing importance of near space in military doctrine and provide France with a competitive advantage in the field of national security.