# Michael Guetlein

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## Timeline

- **2036**: Objective Architecture — Target date for the full delivery of the integrated Golden Dome missile defense system.
- **2026-03-17**: Budget Increase Announced — Gen. Michael Guetlein reveals the $185B estimate at the McAleese Defense Programs Conference.
- **2026-03-17**: Congressional Testimony — Gen. Gregory Guillot briefs the House Armed Services Committee on the importance of domain awareness.
- **2026**: Sensor Deployment — Initial launch and testing of HBTSS and Advanced Missile Tracking satellites.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### N.D. Forum Puts Space-Based Golden Dome in Focus with 4 Leaders
2026-08-21 23:38:10 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

For space and defense stakeholders, the August 2026 "Carry a Big Stick" forum highlights the political groundwork for Golden Dome, a multi-layered missile defense architecture whose space-based sensors and interceptors are central to future U.S. coverage. North Dakota's interest signals potential new ground infrastructure tied to orbital assets. No funding or timeline was announced, but the event shows congressional appetite for a space-enabled shield.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/golden-dome-space-forum-north-dakota-4-leaders

### Pentagon Hikes 'Golden Dome' Budget to $185B as Prime Contractors Join
2026-03-18 00:20:41 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The Pentagon has increased the cost estimate for the 'Golden Dome' missile defense shield to $185 billion to accelerate space-based tracking capabilities. Major defense primes Lockheed Martin, RTX, and Northrop Grumman have joined the program to address growing hypersonic threats from China and Russia.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/pentagon-golden-dome-budget-increase-defense-primes

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