The proposed ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence system, championed by former US President Donald Trump, is projected to cost around $1.2 trillion, significantly higher than initial estimates of $175 billion. This staggering increase raises concerns about the feasibility and effectiveness of the system, which aims to protect against advanced missile threats from nations like Russia and China.
The Congressional Budget Office’s report highlights that the system may not provide adequate protection against a full-scale missile attack, suggesting that existing technologies may not keep pace with evolving threats. This raises questions about the allocation of re
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