# Golden Dome
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Trump’s 'Golden Dome': The Pentagon’s Strategic Pivot to Mass-Produced Laser Warfare
The Pentagon is shifting its laser weapon program from R&D to mass production, targeting a 2028 combat-ready demonstration as part of the 'Golden Dome' defense initiative. Supported by a tripled budget of $452 million, the move aims to provide a cost-effective, high-capacity alternative to traditional missile defense systems.
Space Force Bets $3.2 Billion on 'Golden Dome' Orbital Defense Prototypes
The U.S. Space Force has awarded $3.2 billion to twelve companies, including SpaceX and Lockheed Martin, to develop space-based missile interceptors. These prototypes are intended to realize the 'Golden Dome' defense vision by demonstrating the ability to destroy threats outside Earth's atmosphere by 2028.
Trump Suspends Europe Tariffs After Announcing a ‘Framework’ Deal on Greenland With NATO Link
President Trump announced he will not impose planned tariffs on eight European NATO members after saying he and allied officials reached a ‘‘framework’’ agreement on Greenland. The framework, which remains vague, could involve US mineral rights and participation in a US missile-defence project while negotiators from the administration engage with NATO and allied counterparts.