Huntsville’s Golden Dome: What We Know Now and What’s Coming Next
"...Huntsville, Alabama, is positioned to play a central role in one of the nation’s most ambitious defense initiatives. The Golden Dome missile defense program—a proposed multi-layer system combining space-based sensors, interceptors, and ground assets—aims to counter emerging missile threats, including maneuverable hypersonics and advanced cruise missiles. Announced by President Trump in early 2025, the program could drive billions in federal investment and reshape Huntsville’s already robust defense sector.
The defense and aerospace industry is Huntsville’s largest employer, with more than 70,000 workers and over $6 billion in annual economic impact ..."
