China issued a strong warning to the U.S. regarding President Trump’s $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense program, claiming it violates the peaceful use of space and risks sparking an arms race. The Pentagon, citing Defense Secretary Hegseth, defended the initiative as necessary to protect the nation from aerial attacks by integrating existing and new space-based technologies. This system, planned for completion by 2029, would deploy weapons in space for the first time for the U.S., a move condemned by China, Russia, and North Korea as destabilizing. The Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson explicitly accused the U.S. of militarizing space and urged a halt to further expansion.
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Forty-two Democrats are demanding a Pentagon investigation into SpaceX’s potential involvement in President Trump’s proposed “Golden Dome” anti-missile defense system, citing potential conflicts of interest due to Elon Musk’s political ties. Senators Warren, Booker, and Duckworth echoed these concerns, requesting transparency regarding the bidding process for the $175 billion (Trump’s estimate) project. The system, inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome, aims to counter advanced Chinese and Russian missiles, but faces criticism for its cost and potential for escalating space militarization. Concerns are heightened by China and Russia’s condemnation of the project as destabilizing.
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Former President Trump’s proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system, modeled after Israel’s Iron Dome, has sparked controversy. The project, estimated to cost $524 billion over 20 years by the Congressional Budget Office, but projected by Trump to cost only $25 billion, faces criticism over its potential cost and the risk of escalating an arms race. Elon Musk’s potential involvement, despite his denials, has raised conflict-of-interest concerns and prompted a congressional inquiry. Experts express doubt regarding the feasibility and affordability of the project, drawing comparisons to the failed Strategic Defense Initiative.
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John Q. Hosedrinker