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Trump Administration Seeks Partners for $175B Missile Defense

7/22/2025

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Amid rising tensions with Elon Musk, the Trump administration is on the hunt for new partners for the Golden Dome missile defense system, inspired by Israel's Iron Dome. With a staggering $175 billion at stake, major defense giants like Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin are eager to join this crucial initiative to protect the U.S. from missile threats.

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Amid rising tensions with Elon Musk, the Trump administration is on the hunt for new partners for the Golden Dome missile defense system, inspired by Israel's Iron Dome. With a staggering $175 billion at stake, major defense giants like Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin are eager to join this crucial initiative to protect the U.S. from missile threats.