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Would Golden Dome Make America Safer?
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Fusion42 · 5 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Golden Dome initiative, launched by Executive Order 14186 in January 2025, aims to develop an advanced US missile defense system combining space-based sensors, interceptors, and directed-energy weapons to protect against ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles. However, its cost could exceed $1.2 trillion over two decades, with uncertainties about effectiveness against large-scale attacks and potential adversarial arms escalation.
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The US has committed to a costly missile defense upgrade with uncertain payoff and risks of provoking adversaries. If you work in defense tech, expect growing budgets and resistance as this initiative reshapes procurement priorities over the next decade.
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