Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Trump Launches $175 Billion Golden Dome Missile Defense Plan

5/31/2025

39 8

Summary

Story summary

President Trump unveiled the ambitious Golden Dome missile defense system on May 20, 2025, promising nearly complete protection against missile threats. With an initial funding request of $25 billion from a total projected cost of $175 billion, experts express skepticism about its readiness in three years, anticipating a staggered rollout fraught with technological hurdles.

1 of 1

Story summary

President Trump unveiled the ambitious Golden Dome missile defense system on May 20, 2025, promising nearly complete protection against missile threats. With an initial funding request of $25 billion from a total projected cost of $175 billion, experts express skepticism about its readiness in three years, anticipating a staggered rollout fraught with technological hurdles.