A massive proposed missile defense system, known as Golden Dome, is struggling to secure the funding needed to advance its development, with billions required just to begin construction. Critics and budget constraints are raising concerns about whether the $1.2 trillion, 20-year project can realistically move forward without clear financial backing. The program’s future hinges on whether lawmakers will prioritize its funding amid competing defense and economic priorities. With no guarantees yet, the initiative remains in limbo as key decisions loom.
Golden Dome, President Trump’s lofty plan for a national ballistic missile defense shield, is facing heavy headwinds with project funding still uncertain. The missile defense program, estimated to cost some $1.2 trillion over 20 years of development and operation, needs a significant influx of funding to get it off the ground this fiscal year. But...
