Golden Dome will have operational capability by summer 2028

“The Golden Dome is the cornerstone of our homeland defense posture. It is a necessary and pragmatic response to the growing threat posed by ballistic, hypersonic and advanced cruise missiles, as well as next generation aerial weapons. Nuclear deterrence, complemented by the golden dome, remains the cornerstone of U.S. deterrence strategy,” Marc Berkowitz, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy, told lawmakers at the hearing. The estimated cost for the Golden Dome has grown from $175 billion to $185 billion, he said last month. “Today, our capability to defend the nation is limited, and its effectiveness is eroding against an…