It would be the equivalent of us going back 1,000 years and having to start from scratch." In response to these hypothetical - but experts say quite possible - threats, US President Donald Trump has set his eyes on a "next generation" missile shield: the Golden Dome.

The system is intended to protect the United States from ballistic, cruise and hypersonic missiles, and missiles launched from space.

Trump mentioned his plans for Michigan’s participation in creating the missile defense system as recently as a rally in Warren last month, when he celebrated his first 100 days in office.