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CBO Projects $1.2 Trillion for Golden Dome Over Two Decades

The Congressional Budget Office has released an estimate indicating that the Golden Dome initiative could cost around $1.2 trillion over a 20-year period, primarily driven by space-based interceptors.

Editorial Staff / 2026-05-12 / 1min

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has provided a significant estimate for the Golden Dome project, projecting a total cost of $1.2 trillion over the next two decades.

This estimate highlights the substantial financial commitment required for the initiative, with space-based interceptors identified as the main cost driver.

As discussions around the Golden Dome continue, stakeholders may need to consider the implications of such a large investment on future budgets and priorities.