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America's new missile defence system will cost seven times more than originally planned and might not protect against major attacks. The Congressional Budget Office estimates the Golden Dome will need $1.2 trillion over twenty years, far above the initial $175 billion budget. Officials warn the system could be overwhelmed by full-scale attacks from Russia or China.
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