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Trump and Ishiba Unveil $175 Billion Missile Defense Plan

6/5/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba engaged in crucial talks about the ambitious $175 billion "Golden Dome" missile defense system. This initiative not only aims to bolster missile interception but also to deepen U.S.-Japan trade relations. General Michael Guetlein has been appointed to spearhead the project, projected to reach $831 billion by its 2029 completion.

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba engaged in crucial talks about the ambitious $175 billion "Golden Dome" missile defense system. This initiative not only aims to bolster missile interception but also to deepen U.S.-Japan trade relations. General Michael Guetlein has been appointed to spearhead the project, projected to reach $831 billion by its 2029 completion.