How could Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ work, and should Canada be part of it? – National

Canada’s national security would benefit from participation in U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defence plan, policy experts say. But it will likely take years — if not decades —  to fully implement. “Of course you want an alliance system where you’re working together,” said Rob Huebert, a political science professor at the University … Read more

China warns U.S. ‘Golden Dome’ could ignite space arms race – National

China is “seriously concerned” about the U.S. Golden Dome missile defense shield project and urged Washington to abandon its development, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he had selected a design for the $175-billion project and named a Space Force general to head the ambitious program aimed at blocking threats from China and Russia.