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To assess the rationale behind the Golden Dome, one must first grasp the current state and evolution of missile technology. Traditionally, the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)—which follows a predictable high arc trajectory—has presented a significant threat but is detectable by existing missile defense systems due to its predictable flight path. However, with the advent of newer missile technologies, including the Fractional Orbital Bombardment System (FOBS) and hypersonic glide weapons, the landscape is changing rapidly.