President Donald Trump is moving forward with his plans for a $175 billion Golden Dome defense system . While the federal government is still working on developing the architecture, one Denver space company is hoping to be a part of its construction.

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The president's ambitious plans to increase national security through a defense system similar to Israel's Iron Dome have caught the attention of Denver-based York Space Systems.

"York is really well positioned, uniquely suited to support the Golden Dome," said Melanie Preisser, the company's executive vice president and general manager.

Preisser believes they have the quick production capabilities to keep up with President Trump's 3-year timeline and the innovative abilities to deliver.

"We've been able to make a laser communica

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