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President Trump Unveils Plan To Defend 'Golden Dome'
Wednesday, 21 May 2025 05:10 WIB | GLOBAL ECONOMIC |ECONOMIC

President Donald Trump outlined plans for a new defense system dubbed "Golden Dome," highlighting advanced technology, international interest and a projected cost of $175 billion.

 

Key Quotes

Made announcement about the Golden Dome defense shield.

Selected architecture for the Golden Dome.

Will include space-based interceptors.

Canada says it wants to be part of it.

Gold Dome should be operational by the end of my term.

We're helping Israel with their system.

Our technology is more advanced than Israel's.

Bill in Congress to include $25 billion for the Golden Dome.

Talks about a total cost of $175 billion.

Everything in the Golden Dome will be made in the U.S.

Will work with Canada on pricing.

Hasn't discussed the Golden Dome or space with Putin.

Not concerned about reports of Russian military buildup along Finland.

Alaska to be involved in the Golden Dome project.(alg)

Source: FXstreet

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