Trump’s proposed ‘Golden Dome’ estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said

President Donald Trump proposed a missile defense system called the “Golden Dome for America,” which aims to protect the U.S. from missile attacks by using weapons in space. Initially estimated to cost $175 billion, a new Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report suggests the project could actually cost $1.2 trillion over 20 years. The system, inspired by Israel’s “Iron Dome,” would include both ground and space-based components to detect and intercept missiles. The CBO’s analysis highlights uncertainties due to a lack of detailed plans from the Defense Department. Congress has already allocated $24 billion for the initiative, but critics argue it benefits defense contractors at the expense of taxpayers. The report raises questions about the feasibility and financial impact of such a defense system. QUESTION: How might the development of a space-based missile defense system impact international relations and global security?