Potential Costs of a National Missile Defense System

Congressional Budget Office

No 62379, Reports from Congressional Budget Office

Abstract: CBO estimates that a national missile defense system possessing capabilities broadly consistent with those outlined in the President's executive order titled "The Iron Dome for America" would cost about $1.2 trillion in 2026 dollars to develop, deploy, and operate for 20 years.

JEL-codes: D74 F51 F52 F53 H41 H56 H57 L64 N40 N42 N44 N62 N64 N72 N74 Q48 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026-05-12
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