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Trump Boosts Golden Dome Budget, Urges Faster Space Defense

3/17/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump boosted Golden Dome shield budget by $10 billion, totaling $185 billion.
Space Force General Michael Guetlein announced an increase at the McAleese Defense Programs Conference, urging faster space capabilities.
Key contractors include Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and RTX, as the program strengthens ground defenses and adds space-based tracking.
Guetlein cites scalability and affordability as challenges, while directed energy and AI could cut costs and improve effectiveness.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump boosted Golden Dome shield budget by $10 billion, totaling $185 billion.
Space Force General Michael Guetlein announced an increase at the McAleese Defense Programs Conference, urging faster space capabilities.
Key contractors include Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and RTX, as the program strengthens ground defenses and adds space-based tracking.
Guetlein cites scalability and affordability as challenges, while directed energy and AI could cut costs and improve effectiveness.