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U.S. Missile Defense Sparks Space Arms Race Fears

5/31/2025

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The U.S. Golden Dome missile defense program, unveiled by President Trump, seeks to launch space-based interceptors to counter missile threats from China and Russia. In response, China cautions that this could ignite a dangerous arms race in space. Meanwhile, Canada contemplates joining the initiative, strengthening its military alliance with the U.S. during these tense times.

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The U.S. Golden Dome missile defense program, unveiled by President Trump, seeks to launch space-based interceptors to counter missile threats from China and Russia. In response, China cautions that this could ignite a dangerous arms race in space. Meanwhile, Canada contemplates joining the initiative, strengthening its military alliance with the U.S. during these tense times.