President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome missile-defense shield is estimated to cost up to $1.2 trillion, six times higher than initial forecasts, according to a new report. The system faces continued scrutiny regarding its ability to stop an all-out attack.
A new estimate indicates that President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome missile-defense shield could cost up to $1.2 trillion, six times higher than previous forecasts, while raising questions about its effectiveness against a full-scale attack.
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