American military leaders have warned that nations are developing advanced missile technologies that outpace existing U.S. defenses.

General Stephen Whiting tells Chicago forum that Beijing has spent three decades preparing to target US infrastructure.

Orbiting in space, American satellites detect the bright flames. While the missile is still in its “boost” phase, one of a network of space-based interceptors fires down a laser, or alternative munition, to blow up the threat. America sleeps soundly, protected by its Golden Dome.