North Korea perceives the "Golden Dome" as a potential threat.
USA's "Golden Dome" Missile Defense System Sparks Controversy
The United States' planned "Golden Dome" missile defense system, as announced by President Donald Trump, has drawn criticism from Russia, China, and North Korea, who argue it poses a threat to nuclear deterrence and could lead to the militarization of space.
North Korea's state media has strongly denounced the proposed system, labeling it as a "threatening initiative" that undermines the strategic security of nuclear weapon states. According to reports from state-run news agency KCNA, Pyongyang views the US as determined to militarize space, with the "Golden Dome" aiming to instigate a global nuclear and space-based arms race.
Previously, China had voiced concerns that the defense shield threatens the global strategic balance and urged Trump to abandon the project. Experts suggest that North Korea, an internationally isolated nation believed to possess nuclear weapons, could be affected by the system, which is designed to intercept missiles from any global location. However, specific implications for North Korea are not explicitly stated in available information.
The "Golden Dome" is expected to cost approximately $175 billion and become operational within three years. It will integrate next-generation technologies across land, sea, and space, forming a comprehensive "System of Systems" that includes advanced sensors, interceptors, and command and control networks. The system is designed to intercept cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, hypersonic missiles, and drones, whether conventional or nuclear, making it capable of detecting and destroying missiles launched from anywhere in the world, including space.
The initiative is seen as targeting strategic competitors such as China and Russia. This potential escalation of tensions has raised concerns about its implications for international relations and nuclear deterrence, as critics argue that deploying space-based interceptors could lead to a new arms race and undermine existing strategies. Some experts caution that such a development could signal a significant step towards militarizing space, a concern shared by countries like China.
Source: ntv.de, mau/AFP
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- North Korea's state media condemned President Donald Trump's proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system, viewing it as a threatening initiative that could instigate a global nuclear and space-based arms race, and undermines the strategic security of nuclear weapon states.
- Russia, China, and North Korea have criticized the United States' planned "Golden Dome" missile defense system, arguing it poses a threat to nuclear deterrence, could lead to the militarization of space, and has the potential to disrupt international relations.
