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Trump’s Golden Dome Missile Shield Faces Congressional Funding Delays

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A Space Force general has disclosed limited details about the Trump administration’s Golden Dome missile-defense program as its funding remains stalled in Congress ahead of the midterm elections. The impasse introduces uncertainty around the initiative’s scope, schedule and near-term execution.

Discovered 2026-09-30T07:36:06.197142-07:00 | 2026-09-30T07:36:06.197142-07:00

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  • Congressional funding is stalled, creating uncertainty for the program’s scope, schedule and implementation.
  • The Space Force’s limited disclosures indicate the initiative remains politically and financially unsettled ahead of the midterm elections.
  • Any delay would affect planning for missile-defense capabilities and the contractors and suppliers positioned to support them.

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