CBO Estimates Half-Trillion Bill For Golden Dome Space Layer

U.S. Air Force test of its Minuteman III ICBM in September 2023.

A U.S. Air Force test of its Minuteman III ICBM in September 2023. 

Credit: U.S. Air Force
The U.S. Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates the space layer of the proposed Golden Dome missile shield will cost $160 billion to $542 billion to field and operate for 20 years, and provide a limited capability to intercept intercontinental ballistic missiles during the boost phase. The...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington DC.

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