A new $3.2 billion initiative aims to build a space-based defense system, known as the "Golden Dome," to counter missile threats from Iran and other adversaries. The project leverages artificial intelligence and private sector innovation to accelerate development, raising questions about whether it can be deployed in time to avert escalating conflict.
"Space weapons are coming," warns the report, highlighting the urgent push for orbital interceptors.
With AI-driven targeting and commercial partnerships, proponents argue the system could provide a critical shield. Critics, however, caution about the risks of militarizing space and the technical challenges of intercepting hypersonic missiles.
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