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US "Golden Dome" missile defense plan risks arms race, experts warn

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Experts are raising concerns that the proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system by the US could inadvertently escalate an arms race with China and Russia. While intended to enhance security, the system might not provide complete protection against large-scale attacks. Critics suggest that such defensive measures could provoke retaliatory responses, potentially leaving the US no less vulnerable than before and fueling further military build-up. AI

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US "Golden Dome" missile defense plan risks arms race, experts warn

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Nayan Seth ·

    Golden Dome may not fully protect US from Chinese and Russian threats, experts say

    US President Donald Trump’s ambitious plan to build a national missile defence system, dubbed the “Golden Dome”, may not be able to fully protect America but could accelerate the global arms race involving China, Russia and North Korea, according to experts. “If we expand these m…

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