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Golden Dome’s Promise Hinges on Modernizing the U.S. Defense Industrial Base

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Golden Dome could strengthen U.S. defenses against global missile threats, but delivering the system will depend on whether the defense industrial base can modernize, expand capacity and overcome existing production constraints. The initiative therefore presents an industrial-base challenge alongside its strategic and technological ambitions.

Discovered 2026-08-11T05:11:59.671695-07:00 | 2026-08-11T05:11:59.671695-07:00

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  • Golden Dome’s effectiveness will depend not only on system design, but also on whether U.S. manufacturers can deliver the required capabilities at scale.
  • The initiative places defense-industrial modernization and production capacity at the center of missile-defense strategy.
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