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CBO Estimates Cost of Missile Defense System

Updated 2026-05-12 21:05 UTC 1 source Negative

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated that the Golden Dome missile defense system will cost about $1.2 trillion over 20 years, raising concerns about its financial viability.

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The Hill
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated Tuesday that the Golden Dome missile defense system will cost about $1.2 trillion to develop, deploy and operate over the next 20 years. In a 12-page report, the CBO stated that acquisition costs for a national missile defense system would
2026-05-12 20:22 UTC
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