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Trump promised a ‘Golden Dome’ to stop missiles. Now, experts say it’s a $1.2tn gift to defense contractors with a fatal weakness

Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defense system is shaping up to be one of the most expensive military projects in U.S. history and experts say it might not even work when it matters most. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated the system will cost a staggering $1.2 trillion over…

The Mary Sue

Trump unveiled his plans for the Golden Dome defense months ago. It’s barely gotten off the ground

‘The whole thing is at risk,’ a former Pentagon official said

The Independent UK

Golden Dome Missile Defense: What’s Next After $23B Approved Without a Plan?

President Trump's blockbuster defense system could create huge investment opportunities. But until it moves out of the ideation phase, markets have nothing to bet on.

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Trump's 'Golden Dome' Missile Defense Could Cost $3.6 Trillion: Report

The pie-in-the-sky space system promises to be a government spending bonanza—and might be a very bad idea.

Reason

Trump says Canada will pay $61bn for Golden Dome, or become 51st state

US leader’s latest comments come as China, North Korea, Russia say the Golden Dome will create a ‘space arms race’.

Al Jazeera

What is Donald Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' missile defence system and how would it work?

US President Donald Trump said his planned acquisition of Greenland is crucial for his $175-billion ‘Golden Dome’ defence project. Here’s what we know so far about the system.

Euronews

Donald Trump's ambitious Golden Dome missile defence project: What is it and what does it mean?

With companies like Elon Musk’s Space X lining up to lend a hand and a four-star Space Force general leading the way, the Dome could impact us all

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Voices: The Golden Dome will go down as Trump’s most explosive folly

COMMENT: It would be nice to think the gold-loving president had thought through the ramifications of his grandiose missile defence system, says Sean O'Grady. In reality, it's another flawed and overpriced fantasy

The Independent UK

Trump says US will put weapons in space as part of ‘Golden Dome’ plan

The president has expanded on his vision for overhauling the US’s missile defence system with space-based interceptors.

Al Jazeera

How achievable is Trump’s Golden Dome plan?

While Trump’s Golden Dome plan is feasible on a technical level, experts warn there are several logistical issues the U.S. must contend with to construct such a massive missile defense system. Katie Hawkinson reports

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