Duane Allen and Rob Wesley break down America’s Golden Dome Defense Program—an AI-powered, multi-layer missile shield integrating satellites, radars, interceptors, and lasers. They explore its rapid detection and response capabilities, the $25B budget commitment, the industry heavyweights and disruptors driving it, and the sweeping changes it’s sparking across defense tech, supply chains, and the workforce. This is the future of integrated national defense, and it’s already taking shape.
 
Key Takeaways:
00:00 – Welcome & introduction to the Golden Dome
01:06 – July 2025 defense headlines
02:19 – Anduril’s interceptors, SAF milestones & industry trends
05:00 – Golden Dome overview and how it works
08:34 – Technical challenges and limitations
10:42 – Budget, funding allocations & key contractors
17:02 – Industry shifts, supply chain changes & new opportunities
20:09 – Strategic implications, partnerships & workforce evolution
23:38 – Closing thoughts
 
Resources:
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Statement on Golden Dome for America
 
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Robert Wesley on LinkedIn
 
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