US President Donald Trump during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 21, 2026. (IMAGE: AFP)
N
News1822-01-2026, 07:31

Trump Pushes Greenland for 'Golden Dome' Missile Shield; Expert Calls Oreshnik Interception 'Impossible'

  • Donald Trump advocates for US control of Greenland, linking it to a proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system and broader national security goals.
  • Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump highlighted Greenland's strategic importance for Arctic stability, NATO security, and US military planning.
  • He announced a USD 1.5 trillion US defense budget modernization, including plans for the "biggest ever Golden Dome" missile shield, intended to protect the Arctic, North America, and Canada.
  • Former US Army officer Daniel Davis criticized the "Golden Dome" initiative as unrealistic, stating that intercepting Russia's Oreshnik hypersonic missile is "impossible" with current technology.
  • Davis cited Israel's advanced air defense systems failing to stop all incoming attacks as evidence that an impenetrable missile shield is a "fool's errand" against evolving offensive technology.

Why It Matters: Trump champions Greenland for a new missile defense system, but experts warn it's futile against advanced hypersonic weapons.

More like this

Loading more articles...