An idea for a space-based boost-phase defence system called Brilliant Pebbles was proposed towards the end of the 1980s. Rather than having large satellites with multiple missiles, it entailed having around 1,000 small individual missiles in orbit. It would have also used about 60 orbiting sensors called Brilliant Eyes to detect launches.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is talking to the U.S. about joining President Donald Trump’s future Golden Dome missile defense program.

Secretary Pete Hegseth denied China's assertion that Golden Dome was an effort to turn space into a 'war zone,' arguing it was only for defense of the homeland.

General Stephen Whiting tells Chicago forum that Beijing has spent three decades preparing to target US infrastructure.

The anti-missile shield that Donald Trump wants to put in the sky could protect North America from attacks. But it could also invite them.

If you were worried about the possibility of World War III, fear not: Donald Trump has announced plans to develop a "golden dome" missile defence system to keep the U.S. safe — and Stephen Colbert has thoughts.