President Trump on Tuesday announced that his ambitious, multibillion-dollar Golden Dome missile defense shield would only cost $175 billion to build and be “fully operational” in less than three years, defying earlier predictions for its price tag and timeline to field.

Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said the U.S. had officially selected the architecture for Golden Dome, an effort which will be led by Vice Chief of Space Operations Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein.

The president also declared it would cost just $175 billion, far below previous estimates to develop, build and field the technology needed for system. He also said it would be completed before his second term ends, an astounding pace.

“This design for the Golden Dome will integrate with our existing defense capabilities and........

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