Golden dome' and the illusory promise of invulnerability. US missile defense under Trump: Risks and opportunities for Europe

Liviu Horovitz and Juliana Süß

No 50/2025, SWP Comments from Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP), German Institute for International and Security Affairs

Abstract: The current US administration plans to protect the entire territory of the United States against any potential air or missile attack. The focus is on deploying large satellite constellations capable of detecting and intercepting long-range missiles shortly after launch. Even if only a fraction of this ambitious plan is likely to be implemented, it is probable that there will be progress in missile defense during the coming years. For Germany and Europe, the risks and potential benefits - especially with regard to space-based US missile defense - are difficult to assess at the current time. However, Europe can maintain the largest possible room for maneuver by avoiding an open confrontation over Trump's plans.

Keywords: US missile defense; Russia; China; aircraft; drone; Golden dome; Donald Trump; air or missile attack (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.18449/2025C50

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