Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Anti-Missile System to Cost $175 Billion
Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump unveiled plans for a state-of-the-art missile defense system dubbed the “Golden Dome,” with an estimated cost of $175 billion. The ambitious project, announced during a press conference alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is slated for completion by the end of Trump’s term in 2029.Trump revealed that his upcoming budget proposal to Congress will include an initial $25 billion to kickstart the project. “It should be fully operational before my term ends, so we’ll have it ready in about three years,” Trump stated. “Once built, it will be able to intercept missiles launched from anywhere in the world, even from space.
It’ll be the best system ever built.”The President highlighted the system’s advanced capabilities, drawing comparisons to U.S. assistance in developing Israel’s missile defense systems. “We helped Israel with theirs and had great success. Now we have much more advanced technology to counter hypersonic missiles, ballistic missiles, and advanced cruise missiles,” Trump added.The “Golden Dome” is positioned as a cornerstone of Trump’s national security agenda, though details on the system’s technical specifications and timeline remain limited. The announcement has sparked debate over the project’s feasibility and cost, with critics questioning whether the $175 billion price tag is justified amid competing budgetary priorities.Further details on the proposal are expected when Trump submits his budget to Congress in the coming weeks.
