Washington, April 24 -- Senior officials from the US Department of War, government, and defense industry showcased progress on "Golden Dome for America" (GDA), a next-generation missile defense initiative aimed at strengthening homeland security against emerging threats.
The briefing, held at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, was attended by key leaders, including Undersecretary for Research and Engineering Emil Michael, GDA Director Mike Guetlein, and North American Aerospace Defense Command Deputy Director of Operations Mark Piper.
Officials said the programme is designed to counter a new generation of threats, including ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles, as well as advanced aerial systems. The initiative was la...