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The US military’s Golden Dome program may be forced to halt development as early as October if not granted more money by Congress. Program chief Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein explained the situation Tuesday at the Space and Missile Defense Symposium in Huntsville, Ala.
Reporting from the expo floor, Breaking Defense Multimedia Director Daniel Woolfolk and Pentagon correspondent Ashley Roque break down leading developments from day one of the conference.
Classification
Region
North America
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category
Political-Military
SALUTE Report
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Not applicable
Activity
The Golden Dome program may halt development due to funding issues.
Location
Huntsville
Unit
U.S. Space Force
Time
October
Equipment
Golden Dome program
Summary
The U.S. Space Force's Golden Dome program may cease development by October if Congress does not approve additional funding. Gen. Michael Guetlein highlighted this critical funding issue during his address at the Space and Missile Defense Symposium in Huntsville, Alabama.
Key Facts
- The Golden Dome program may halt development if not funded by Congress.
- Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein addressed the funding issue at a symposium.
- The deadline for funding is set for October.