


Trump Announces $175 Billion Golden Dome Missile Defense Initiative Despite International Criticism
The Golden Dome initiative to counter missile threats includes space-based components and a $25 billion initial funding, facing backlash from China and Russia.
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President Trump unveiled the $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense project, intended to thwart aerial threats, including hypersonic missiles, with space-based interceptors. Concerns arise from China, which denounces it as a catalyst for an arms race and heightened global security risks. The initiative, which aims for operational readiness by 2029, includes $25 billion in initial funding and has sparked skepticism regarding its funding and feasibility. The project is inspired by Israel's Iron Dome system and aims to enhance U.S. defenses against missile threats from countries like China and North Korea.
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The Golden Dome missile defense system is expected to be operational by 2029.
The total cost of the Golden Dome initiative is approximately $175 billion, with an initial funding of $25 billion.
China has criticized the initiative, stating it could lead to an arms race and increase global security risks by weaponizing space.
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