President Donald Trump’s announcement about the construction of an antimysis system called “Golden Dome” provoked immediate reactions from Russia and China. The project, inspired by the Israeli iron dome, aims to protect the territory from the United States against attacks by ballistic and hypersonic missiles.
According to Vitelio Brustolin, a harvard researcher and professor at the Fluminense Federal University, the system proposed by Trump would work through space surveillance satellites, with the aim of intercepting missiles directed to the United States still in its upward trajectory.
International Treaty Violation
Brustolin points out that the Gold Dome Project violates an international treaty of 1967, which prohibits the placement of weapons of mass destruction in space. This violation is the main reason for complaints from Russia and China, as well as concern for a possible imbalance in the nuclear deterrent strategy.
The Russian government indicated that Trump’s plans may force the resumption of contacts between Moscow and Washington on nuclear weapon control. China has asked the United States to abandon the development of the project, expressing serious concern and stating that the golden dome has strong offensive implications.
Differences between the golden dome and the iron dome
Although inspired by the Israeli system, the golden dome has significant differences. While the Israeli iron dome has been operating since 2011 and covers an area equivalent to the state of New Jersey, the American project aims to protect a 450 times larger territory.
In addition, the Israeli system is designed to intercept short -range and low altitude missiles using trucks -towed radars. Already the Golden Dome aims to detect and intercept ballistic and hypersonic missiles through satellites in space, representing a much larger technological and strategic challenge.
The viability of the American project is questioned due to its high cost and possible defense gaps. Brustolin explains that the partnership with Canada and the installation of defenses in Greenland for a more effective coverage would be necessary. In addition, the growing sophistication of intercontinental ballistic missiles, capable of air maneuvers, makes the interception task even more complex.
This content was originally published in Trump Golden Dome Treaty of 1967, says expert on CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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