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For decades, missile defense has been one of the hardest problems in national security. The threats have grown: more countries, more missiles, more advanced systems. The Golden Dome initiative aims to meet that challenge by building a next-generation shield over the U.S. homeland, using new technology and integrated systems to counter modern threats.

Lieutenant General Daniel Karbler spent his career at the heart of this work. He led missile defense operations at the highest levels and helped shape how America approaches deterrence and defense. He brings firsthand insight into what it takes to protect the homeland and what Golden Dome will demand to succeed.

We’ll explore what the Golden Dome initiative is and why it matters now. We’ll also look at the key challenges ahead – operational, strategic, and technical – and what success could mean for the U.S. and its allies.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Lieutenant General Daniel L. Karbler (Ret.), U.S. Army, is a senior adviser (non-resident) with the Missile Defense Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and a member of its advisory board. For over three decades, Karbler served our nation in a variety of positions in the United States and around the world. An expert in complex air and missile defense and space operations, he has extensive experience in effectively leading military commands, conducting operations, requirements and capability development, test and evaluation, and budget formulation. Throughout his tenure, he oversaw changes in Department of Defense strategic missions and led major mergers, restructuring, and relocation of organizations as directed by the President of the United States. Prior to retiring from the Army as a Lieutenant General, he led the U.S. Army’s Space and Missile Defense Command. He has conducted numerous interviews and guest lectured on the topics of strategic leadership at various think tank, media, and academic venues and is a published author with War on the Rocks.

ABOUT THE MODERATOR

Joe DeAntona is the executive director of Requirements & Capabilities within Customer Growth and Transformation at Raytheon, a business of RTX. He leads teams focused on global customer requirements, leveraging industry-leading Raytheon technology and products to develop the most capable solutions.