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Golden Dome for America
Coverage of Golden Dome for America in the Nexus archive.
- The US military wants to showcase battle-ready laser weapons by 2028
The U.S. military aims to demonstrate battle-ready laser weapons at scale by 2028, with a focus on overcoming engineering challenges for mass production. The initiative is linked to President Trump's 'Golden Dome for America' missile shield, which allocates significant funding for directed energy research and development.
- Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said
President Donald Trump's 'Golden Dome for America' missile defense program is estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far exceeding initial estimates. The program involves putting weapons in space. This significant cost increase may impact the program's viability.