The cost of the proposed 'Golden Dome' defense system, championed by former President Trump, has ballooned to $1.2 trillion. This figure is nearly seven times higher than the initial estimates provided earlier in the planning process.
An independent budget office has highlighted this dramatic increase, prompting concerns about the financial implications of such a large-scale defense initiative.
Moreover, there are uncertainties regarding whether the 'Golden Dome' will effectively protect against all-out missile attacks, which adds to the complexity of the situation.