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White House Missile Defense Plan Faces Hurdles, Sparks Arms Race

6/13/2025

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The White House's ambitious missile defense shield plan is grappling with technical hurdles and looming budget concerns. Yet, it could ignite a new era of space militarization and an arms race. On June 10, House Republicans rallied behind President Trump's $175 billion initiative, targeting operational readiness by January 2029.

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Story summary

The White House's ambitious missile defense shield plan is grappling with technical hurdles and looming budget concerns. Yet, it could ignite a new era of space militarization and an arms race. On June 10, House Republicans rallied behind President Trump's $175 billion initiative, targeting operational readiness by January 2029.