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Time of India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Meet the General leading the US's most expensive defense project yet — the $1 trillion Trump ‘Golden Dome'
President Trump has revealed the Golden Dome missile defense initiative, a $175 billion project to establish America's first space-based defense shield. General Michael Guetlein, a space operations veteran, will lead the project, integrating space and ground technologies to intercept missile threats at all stages. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads General Michael Guetlein: Architect of America's Space Shield What Is the 'Golden Dome' Missile Defense System? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What Will the Golden Dome Cost? US President Donald Trump has unveiled fresh details about the ambitious Golden Dome missile defense initiative — a $175 billion project aimed at placing America's first space-based defense shield into orbit. This groundbreaking system will integrate ground and space technologies to intercept missile threats at every stage of flight, marking a historic leap in U.S. military defense the helm of this project is General Michael Guetlein, a veteran leader in space operations, personally appointed by Trump to oversee its development. General Michael Anthony Guetlein brings more than 30 years of expertise in space and missile defense to the Golden Dome initiative. He currently serves as the Vice Chief of Space Operations in the U.S. Space Force. Previously, he commanded Space Systems Command (2021–2024) and served as Deputy Director of the National Reconnaissance Office (2019–2021).Born in Oklahoma on November 22, 1967, Guetlein joined the U.S. Air Force after graduating from Oklahoma State University in 1991. His decorated military career includes top honors such as the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, and two Legion of Merit awards — highlighting his leadership in advancing U.S. military and space Golden Dome will combine space-based interceptors and satellite sensors with existing ground-based missile defense systems. The goal: to detect and neutralize threats before launch or intercept them mid-air, providing a multi-layered shield against airborne and space-launched the project President Trump earlier said, 'This is not just a defense shield, but a powerful deterrent to any aggressor contemplating an attack on the United States — even from space.'President Trump emphasized that Golden Dome represents the future of national security — a game-changer in missile defense. Unlike traditional systems focused on ground-level interception, this next-gen initiative will offer comprehensive protection through an integrated network of space and terrestrial defense Guetlein echoed the urgency, calling it a 'bold and aggressive strategy' to strengthen homeland defense in the face of rapidly evolving missile and space initial research and development phase is expected to cost between $25 billion and $35 billion. However, full-scale deployment over the next two decades could bring total costs close to $1 trillion, making it one of the most expensive defense projects in U.S. history. Yet, military experts argue that it is a vital investment to protect the nation against emerging threats from both rival states and rogue actors.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Navy admiral fired from position as senior NATO planner
A senior Navy officer who represented the U.S. in NATO military planning was fired Monday with no clear explanation from the Pentagon on why they were removed. Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, a career Navy helicopter pilot, had been the U.S.'s top military representative to the NATO Military Committee. A Pentagon spokesperson did not provide an explanation on Chatfield's firing, saying officials 'don't have anything to offer right now.' Chatfield's relief was first reported by Reuters. Chatfield graduated from Boston University in 1987 and trained as a Navy helicopter pilot, flying SH-3, CH-46D and MH-60S in her career, according to an online biography. She later commanded Helicopter Combat Support Squadron HC-5 and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron HSC-25. She also commanded a joint provincial reconstruction team in Farah Province, Afghanistan, in 2008. Her awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, and Bronze Star Medal. Chatfield's removal comes amid a string of firings with political overtones of senior military officers and intelligence officials. Six senior officers were dismissed from intelligence positions last weekend by President Donald Trump, including Air Force Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, the head of both the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command. In February, two members of the joint chiefs of staff — Air Force Gen. C.Q. Brown and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti — were both fired without explanation. Though no reason for Chatfield's firing has been released, she was targeted last December by a right-wing political group, the American Accountability Foundation. The organization wrote a letter to Secretary of State Pete Hegseth in December urging him to fire 20 senior military officials, including Chatsworth. The AAF describes its work as 'aggressive research and investigations to advance conservative messaging.' Chatfield is at least the second senior officer on the AAF list to lose their job in an unexplained firing, along with Franchetti. At least one Air Force general on the list has announced his retirement for this July. When the AAF released its list, former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told the Associated Press that such targeting by partisan groups would have 'considerable, wide and deep consequences' inside the military as officers begin to fear for their careers. 'You will drive people out,' Hagel said. 'It affects morale as widely and deeply as anything — it creates a negative dynamic that will trickle through an organization.' Here is the training that the Army says is no longer mandatory Navy fires commander of Colorado-based Information Operations Command Firefighters help paratrooper finish jump after missing the ground Pregnant pilots and aircrew grounded for first trimester under new Air Force flying rules Mold in privatized housing cost this Navy family their health and reenlistment bonus
Fox News
11-03-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Mark Kelly
Mark Kelly is a U.S. Senator for the state of Arizona. The former astronaut and Navy pilot entered office in December 2020 and ran for re-election in the 2022 midterm elections against Blake Masters. The Democratic senator is the co-founder of the nonprofit, Americans for Responsible Solutions. Kelly, the son of two police officers, earned a B.S. degree from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in marine engineering and nautical science. He then went on to earn a M.S. degree in aeronautical engineering from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Kelly was also a Navy pilot, where he earned many accolades like the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, along with multiple air medals. While in the Navy, he flew 39 combat missions in Operation Desert Storm before he retired from the Navy with the rank of Captain. In 1996, he joined NASA's class and took his first trip to space as a pilot of STS-108 in December 2001, where he was responsible for delivering equipment, supplies and additional crew members to the International Space Station. He spent more than 50 days in space before he retired from NASA in 2011. In December 2020, Kelly was sworn into office after winning in a special election following the death of U.S. Sen. John McCain. While in office, Kelly helped pass the American Rescue Plan during the COVID pandemic. Kelly is also the co-founder of the non-profit organization, Americans for Responsible Solutions. In the November 2022 midterm elections, Kelly ran for re-election against Republican Blake Masters in a close and vital race. Kelly is married to former congresswomen Gabby Giffords and has two daughters, Claire and Claudia. Claire is a graduate from Arizona State University and Claudia is a current student at University of Arizona.
