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Can Trump's $100 billion 'Golden Dome' shield the US from nuclear and hypersonic missile threats?


Published on 2025-03-25 13:00:51 - MSN
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  • Still, with political will, industrial backing, and billions in defence spending, the US government is moving full speed ahead. The key question remains: will the Golden Dome provide the security its proponents promise, or will it become another expensive ...

The article discusses former President Donald Trump's proposal for a missile defense system known as the "Golden Dome," which he claims could protect the United States from nuclear and hypersonic missile threats. Trump suggested this system during a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), envisioning a defense mechanism similar to Israel's Iron Dome but on a much larger scale. He proposed a $100 billion investment for this project, which would theoretically shield the entire country from missile attacks. Critics, however, have raised concerns about the feasibility, cost, and the potential for such a system to escalate global tensions or provoke an arms race. The idea has sparked debate over its practicality and the strategic implications of such an ambitious defense initiative.

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