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

2 sources2 storiesFirst seen 5/12/2026Score42Mixed Progress
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Trump's 'Golden Dome' to cost $1.2 tn, watchdog estimates.

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That figure is significantly higher than the initial sum of $175bn (£129.25bn) that had been earmarked for the aerial defence project.

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

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President Donald Trump's plan to put weapons in space, called the "Golden Dome for America" missile defense program, is estimated to cost much more than he originally said

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