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Trump Launches $175 Billion Space Missile Defense Initiative

5/25/2025

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President Donald Trump unveiled the ambitious $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense project, designed to intercept threats from space and bolster U.S. security. While inspired by Israel's Iron Dome, the initiative faces skepticism over its practicality and budget, with critics doubting its readiness by the 2029 deadline amid rising tensions with China and Russia.

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President Donald Trump unveiled the ambitious $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense project, designed to intercept threats from space and bolster U.S. security. While inspired by Israel's Iron Dome, the initiative faces skepticism over its practicality and budget, with critics doubting its readiness by the 2029 deadline amid rising tensions with China and Russia.