Published on, Sept. 7 -- September 7, 2025 4:09 PM

In a historic first, Brigadier General Shariful M Khan, a Bangladeshi-born Muslim officer, has been appointed Director of Staff for the Pentagon's Golden Dome initiative, America's version of the Iron Dome. His appointment marks a remarkable milestone in diversity within the US defence system, as he now leads one of the nation's most critical missile defence projects safeguarding both homeland and allied territories.

In this prestigious role, Brig Gen Khan will direct strategy, policies, and partnerships with industry leaders, universities, national laboratories, and government agencies. The program aims to develop and deploy next-generation missile defence systems that can respond effe...