What Happened
US Space Force Warns Of Program Stoppage Without Congressional Action
The US Space Force’s Golden Dome program, a homeland missile defense initiative, faces a funding crisis that may bring the program to a halt in October unless Congress secures new funding. The program’s director, General Michael Guetlein, warned that without additional funds, the program will grind to a halt when the fiscal year 2027 begins. The Department of Defense has requested $17.5 billion for the program, but the majority of the funding relies on a reconciliation package. The program has made progress, including breaking ground on its first operational site and completing a complex test at the US Army’s White Sands Missile Range. The Golden Dome for America Ecosystem Hub, a digital portal, was also launched to connect contractors and researchers with program managers. This development was first reported by AeroTime.