Trump’s proposed ‘Golden Dome’ estimated to cost $1.2 trillion

President Donald Trump has proposed a missile defense system called the “Golden Dome for America,” which aims to place weapons in space to protect the U.S. from missile attacks. Initially estimated to cost $175 billion, a new Congressional Budget Office report suggests the project could actually cost $1.2 trillion over 20 years. The system is inspired by Israel’s “Iron Dome” and would include both ground- and space-based capabilities. Congress has already allocated $24 billion for the initiative. Critics argue that the project benefits defense contractors at the expense of taxpayers. The U.S. Space Force is focused on making the system affordable, but the lack of detailed plans makes it difficult to predict the final cost. This initiative reflects ongoing concerns about global security threats and technological advancements in weaponry. QUESTION: How might the development of space-based weapons systems impact international relations and global security in the future?