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missileside: natofirst seen 2025-01-01

US Golden Dome missile defense architecture with space-based interceptors

The post describes the emerging 'Golden Dome' homeland missile-defense 'system of systems' that includes contracted space-based interceptors, hypersonic/ballistic tracking, a space data network, and new radars/launchers, with operational elements planned for 2028. The novelty is the scale and integration of space-based interceptors and sensor/C2 architecture aimed at defeating advanced threats (including hypersonics), representing a major new missile-defense approach rather than routine upgrades.

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