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U.S. Advances Golden Dome Defense Amid Nuclear Testing Plans

12/7/2025

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The U.S. is advancing Golden Dome missile defense and plans to resume nuclear testing, per Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Inspired by Israel's Iron Dome, the initiative aims to defend against ballistic and hypersonic missiles.
President Donald Trump revealed the Golden Dome project in May, and it involves more than 1,000 companies.
The project faces delays and costs in the hundreds of billions.
Some lawmakers criticize the administration's nuclear policies.

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The U.S. is advancing Golden Dome missile defense and plans to resume nuclear testing, per Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Inspired by Israel's Iron Dome, the initiative aims to defend against ballistic and hypersonic missiles.
President Donald Trump revealed the Golden Dome project in May, and it involves more than 1,000 companies.
The project faces delays and costs in the hundreds of billions.
Some lawmakers criticize the administration's nuclear policies.