Just as promised during the election campaign, US President Donald Trump wants to install a new missile defense system to protect the US from threats by air and even outer space.

The "Golden Dome" would cost at least $175 billion (€154 billion) and is to be completed by the end of Trump's term of office in January 2029, Trump explained earlier this week.

According to the Pentagon, the US faces a growing threat from Russia and China. Critics, however, warn of the enormous costs and an unrealistic timeframe.

Democratic lawmakers have also expressed concerns about the procurement process and the possible involvement of SpaceX, the company owned by Trump's ally Elon Musk.

The project has already caused international uproar. The Chinese Foreign Ministry accused President Donald Trump of undermining "global strategic balance and stability".

Canada has shown interest in joining the US in its Golden Dome plan.

The Israeli Iron Dome, which intercepts short and........

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