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Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion
The Congressional Budget Office has released a new estimate for the cost of the Golden Dome missile defense program. The projected expenses significantly exceed earlier estimates. (sources: npr, nytimes, thehill, pbs, fortune)
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The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the Golden Dome missile defense system will cost approximately $1.2 trillion over the next 20 years, a substantial increase from the initial $175 billion projection.
- The estimated cost of the Golden Dome program is $1.2 trillion over 20 years.
- The initial cost estimate was $175 billion.
- Space-based interceptors are expected to account for about 60 percent of the total cost.
Why it matters
The significant increase in estimated costs raises questions about the feasibility and funding of the missile defense program.
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