Saltzman: Space Force expects to play 'central role' in 'Golden Dome'

By Shelley K. Mesch / February 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The Space Force will likely play a "central role" in developing and operating the next-generation homeland defense system outlined in an executive order from President Trump, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Salzman told reporters yesterday. Saltzman stood up an integrated planning team to assess which Space Force programs could already fit into the Iron Dome for America -- now called Golden Dome for America -- framework and what gaps the service could fill. “We are leaning forward establishing this...

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