Trump’s Golden Dome pits Silicon Valley against defence giants

Trump’s Golden Dome turbocharges the war machine—and Carney wants us to pay for it

This op-ed was first published in The Breach on June 8, 2025. The Prime Minister’s reversal on a ‘new relationship’ with the United States will take Canada down an expensive, dangerous path Donald Trump wants to build a “Golden Dome” for America—and he wants Canadians to help pay for it. The multi-billion-dollar missile defence project, announced two weeks ago by the U.S. president, could spark a new nuclear arms race and lead to the militarizat…

Trump’s Golden Dome Creates Opening for Space Force to Gain Relevance

Five years after its formation during President Donald Trump’s first administration prompted jokes about the Star Trek-style logo and inspired a Netflix Inc. sitcom with Steve Carell, the US Space Force is still looking for respect.

Trump’s Golden Dome pits Silicon Valley against defence giants

Lucrative contracts offer tech start-ups chance to shake up the industry — if they can deliver

What is Donald Trump's Golden Dome that has sparked a debate in America, is it symbolic patriotism or a costly vanity megaproject?

Donald Trumps Golden Dome missile defense plan aims to build a massive, space-based shield to protect the U.S. from long-range missile threats. Inspired by Israels Iron Dome, this high-tech defense system would use lasers, interceptors, and satellite networks to stop nuclear attacks before they reach American soil. With $25 billion already proposed and comparisons to the Manhattan Project, the Golden Dome raises big questions about cost, feasibi…