Critics warn Trump’s Golden Dome project may exceed $500 billion in costs

Critics of Trump's Golden Dome project are voicing concerns that the initial $175 billion estimate may be significantly underestimated.
Independent analysts warn that total costs could exceed $500 billion, raising questions about the project's long-term financial viability.
Trump claims the system will be operational by January 2029, with an initial $25 billion allocated through the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act'.
The project, proposed by Lockheed Martin, aims to integrate ground and space-based technologies to detect and intercept projectiles.
Lockheed CEO Jim Taiclet emphasized the system's scalability, stating it will incorporate 'the best of American industry' to counter evolving threats, including AI-driven drone swarms.
However, critics argue that the ambitious project revives the spirit of Ronald Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative but may not deliver on its promises, as the success rate touted by Trump is met with skepticism.

Critics are raising alarms over former President Trump's Golden Dome project, initially estimated at $175 billion, with independent analysts suggesting total costs could soar beyond $500 billion. The ambitious missile defense initiative aims to integrate advanced technologies to protect the U.S. from long-range threats.