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Golden Dome missile defense plan estimated at $1.2 trillion
An independent budget office has provided a new cost estimate for the Golden Dome missile defense plan. This figure significantly exceeds previous estimates from the Pentagon. (sources: bbc, reuters)
ModernAction Briefing
The estimated cost for the Golden Dome missile defense plan is $1.2 trillion, according to a budget watchdog. This amount is nearly seven times higher than earlier estimates.
- The independent budget office's estimate for the Golden Dome is $1.2 trillion.
- The Pentagon's previous estimate for the project was $185 billion.
- The new estimate raises questions about the effectiveness of the defense plan against missile attacks.
Why it matters
The substantial increase in estimated costs may impact funding and support for the missile defense initiative.
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