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CBO estimates Golden Dome will cost $1.2 trillion over 20 years

CBO estimates Golden Dome will cost $1.2 trillion over 20 years

Summary

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported that the Golden Dome missile defense system will cost about $1.2 trillion over the next 20 years. This total includes costs for building, deploying, and operating the system nationwide.

Key Facts

  • The CBO is an independent government agency that provides budget estimates.
  • The estimated total cost for the Golden Dome missile defense system is $1.2 trillion over 20 years.
  • Acquisition costs alone (buying and developing the system) are expected to be over $1 trillion.
  • The costs include building the system, deploying it, and operating it during the 20-year period.
  • The report is 12 pages long and was released on a Tuesday.
  • The Golden Dome is a national missile defense system aimed at protecting the country.
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