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Defense Dept. Eyes Camp Pendleton Lease for $175B Missile Project
9/4/2025
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Story summary
- The Defense Department is considering leasing sections of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to finance the Golden Dome missile defense project.
- The base covers over 125,000 acres, with underutilized areas identified for leasing.
- Information on potential lessees and anticipated revenue is not yet available.
- The Golden Dome project may cost up to $175 billion, with space-based interceptors estimated between $161 billion and $542 billion.
