(The Center Square) – The Pentagon told The Center Square its Golden Dome missile shield will protect the entire homeland for $185 billion.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates a notional system consistent with the administration's missile defense goals could cost about $1.2 trillion over 20 years, roughly $9,300 for each of the nation's 129.2 million households.
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