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Explained: How Greenland fits into Donald Trump’s $175 billion Golden Dome missile shield

US President Donald Trump said American control of Greenland was “vital” for the Golden Dome defence system, arguing it was needed for US national security and for Nato’s effectiveness.“The United States needs Greenland for the purpose of National Security. It is vital for the Golden Dome that we are building,” Trump, who has vowed to […]

‘Nato should be leading the way’: Donald Trump renews push to acquire Greenland, citing security concerns; links takeover to ‘Golden Dome’ defence

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday renewed his push for the United States to acquire Greenland, saying the Arctic island is vital for American national security and for the “Golden Dome” defence system he claims Washington is building.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “The […]

Canada invited? Trump says talks underway to join $175bn Golden Dome missile shield: ‘A dome likes of which nobody’s seen’

US President Donald Trump says he hopes to “work something out” to have Canada included in his administration’s $175bn “Golden Dome” missile defense system, a project he has touted as America’s answer to Israel’s Iron Dome.“Everybody wants to be a participant in it… We’re gonna be having a Golden Dome the likes of which nobody’s […]

‘They want a win in November’: Trump administration schedules first ‘Golden Dome’ test ahead of 2028 election -Here’s what report said

The Pentagon has scheduled its first major test of President Donald Trump’s space-based Golden Dome missile defence system just before the 2028 elections, CNN reported, citing sources. This ambitious schedule aims to demonstrate the feasibility of transforming President Trump’s concept of a space-based protective shield for the entire United States.This scheduling aligns with Trump’s May […]

Golden Dome blow: Trump may sideline Musk from missile shield project; Bezos may cash in

The Trump administration is quietly looking for alternatives to SpaceX for its ambitious Golden Dome missile defence system, weeks after the public rift between the two, according to news agency Reuters.Until recently, Trump’s former political ally Elon Musk’s SpaceX was the top contender to help build the Golden Dome, a missile shield Trump has frequently […]

Trump’s $175 billion ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield plan sparks skepticism, warnings of arms race

US President Donald Trump’s ambitious plan to build a space-based missile defense system called the “Golden Dome” is drawing sharp criticism from defense analysts, scientists, and global powers, who warn the $175 billion project could be a technical dead-end and trigger a new nuclear arms race.Trump unveiled the plan last month, vowing that the United […]

‘Significant damage’: Iran breaches Iron Dome, strikes Israel’s ‘Pentagon’ in Tel Aviv – watch video

Iran launched a powerful retaliatory strike late Friday night, targeting one of Israel’s most heavily guarded military sites, the Kirya compound in Tel Aviv, following Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, which targeted Iran’s nuclear facility at Natanz.The Kirya, often referred to as Israel’s version of the Pentagon, houses the Israel Defence Forces’ (IDF) general staff, the […]

Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’: A shield for US or just to make Elon Musk richer?

AI image for representation. President Donald Trump has launched a bold new initiative: a $175 billion “Golden Dome” missile defense system, designed to shield the US from long-range missile threats by adversaries like China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran. Trump says it will be “fully operational” by the end of his term in 2029. But […]

‘Hell-bent on militarising outer space’: North Korea slams Trump’s Golden Dome plan

Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump (AP photos) North Korea slammed US president Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile shield project on Tuesday, calling it a “very dangerous” move that threatens global security and accelerates the weaponisation of space. In a memorandum released by its foreign ministry, North Korea said the initiative was a direct challenge […]

Donald Trump can’t build his ‘Golden Dome’ without Canada? Defence experts weigh in

Donald Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ initiative can potentially cost 500$ billion US President Donald Trump has announced big plans for a powerful air and missile defence shield across North America. But he can’t build it without Canada, and it’s still not clear if Canada wants to be part of it, reports Politico. The massive initiative is […]