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flag The U.S. Golden Dome missile defense project faces major challenges due to unproven tech, massive costs, and geopolitical concerns.

flag The U.S. Golden Dome missile defense project, a proposed space-based system to intercept threats globally, faces major hurdles over cost, schedule, and technical feasibility. flag Estimated costs range from $252 billion to $3.6 trillion—far exceeding the White House’s $175 billion claim—and may not meet President Trump’s goal of a near-100% effective shield in three years. flag Experts warn the system could spark a new space arms race, drawing opposition from Russia and China, who fear militarization of space. flag The project’s success hinges on realistic trade-offs among cost, performance, and timeline, with no clear architecture or funding plan yet defined.

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