When the US government announces major efforts like GOLDEN DOME everyone sees dollar signs for their respective products.  But what technologies will be required and how will they be implemented in such a vast protective dome network?  This presentation provides an overview of the types of networks required to implement a Golden Dome protective umbrella, including review of required timing accuracies and methods to achieve them across a nationwide network. Topics include: Golden Dome- what is it? Network requirements for Golden Dome Timing accuracy requirements Typical network topology for a national defense network Timing references for national defense