U.S. bill calls for updating list of critical Golden Dome missile defense assets

U.S. Rep. Keith Self has introduced legislation in the House of Representatives that seeks to update the Pentagon's list of critical assets supporting President Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile defense initiative. The bill, which was referred to the House Armed Services Committee, directs the secretary of defense to update the Critical Asset List to include facilities and systems essential to the development, deployment, and operation of Golden Dome.

This update is prompted by growing missile threats from China, Russia, and North Korea, as well as increased security cooperation among U.S. adversaries. The legislation calls for incorporating space-based sensors, interceptors, ground control stations, ground-based missile defense facilities, and critical command-and-control infrastructure into the updated list.

It also requires the Pentagon to revise its Defended Asset List to prioritize assets for protection based on their importance, vulnerability to missile attacks, and available defensive resources. The bill highlights the advancements in long-range cruise and hypersonic missile technologies by China and Russia, warning that these capabilities pose significant threats to the U.S. homeland and critical infrastructure.

Additionally, the bill cites North Korea's attendance at a military parade in Beijing alongside other regional leaders as further evidence of increased security cooperation among these nations.

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