Debrief: The Cost Of Golden Dome Is Growing, But By How Much?

President Donald Trump rolls out his plans for Golden Dome in May 2025, with Gen. Michael Guetlein on the far left.

President Donald Trump rolls out his plans for Golden Dome in May 2025, with Gen. Michael Guetlein on the far left.

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In just over a year since President Donald Trump announced the Golden Dome for America missile defense initiative, a series of independent estimates started to circulate, stating the overall cost will far exceed the original $175 billion price tag—even growing into the trillions. There is a big...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C.

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