WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) joined Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), and several Republican colleagues in introducing the Ground and Orbital Launched Defeat of Emergent Nuclear Destruction and Other Missile Engagements (GOLDEN DOME) Act. The bill aims to support the creation of a modernized and comprehensive U.S. missile defense system.
The proposed legislation would authorize over $23 billion to develop a layered missile defense system designed to detect, track, and defeat emerging threats, including hypersonic and cruise missiles. The act aligns with the missile defense strategy outlined in an executive order issued by former President Donald Trump on January 27, 2025.
According to the bill’s sponsors, the GOLDEN DOME Act would improve all-domain awareness and increase the capacity of U.S. defense systems to counter threats from rogue actors and near-peer nations. The legislation also prioritizes technological advancements in missile and drone defense capabilities.
Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL, home to the U.S. Army’s Space and Missile Defense Command and the Missile Defense Agency, is expected to play a key role in implementing the legislation if passed. Senator Britt has emphasized Alabama’s role in national defense, recently hosting Army Secretary Dan Driscoll for a tour of Redstone’s facilities.
In addition to her work on the GOLDEN DOME Act, Senator Britt highlighted Alabama’s broader role in the aerospace and defense industries during her recent participation in the 2025 Paris Air Show. The state’s defense sector generates an estimated $23.5 billion in annual economic activity.
