He said Golden Dome will be fully operational before the end of his term in three years and will provide close to 100% protection. Courtesy: CU BoulderThe Conversation U.S. asked Iain Boyd, an aerospace engineer and director of the Center for National Security Initiatives at the University of Colorado Boulder, about the Golden Dome plan and the feasibility of Trump’s claims. They have been specifically developed to counter America’s highly advanced missile defense systems such as the Patriot and the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System. Another important aspect of Golden Dome is that some of the new capabilities have been under active development for years. How will Golden Dome differ from Iron Dome?