Just one week after U.S. President Donald Trump’s inauguration in January, he used an executive order to request a new missile shield under the working title of the “Iron Dome for America.” Later, addressing a joint session of the U.

U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a plan for his ambitious "Golden Dome" missile defense shield this week, stating it will cost $175 billion and take about three years to develop — but some experts say the price tag could be many times higher.

Israeli leaders say the system isn’t 100% guaranteed, but credit it with preventing serious damage and countless casualties.

Trump's promises face skepticism from experts and would require big military trade-offs, including possible troop reductions in the Army.

President Donald Trump has laid out new details of his ambitious plan to build a “Golden Dome” missile system to protect the United States from foreign attacks, saying it will be complete before he leaves office.