The Golden Dome Missile Defense System, With Todd Harrison

Todd Harrison, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the feasibility of a multi-layer missile defense system for the United States.

Mentioned on the Episode:

Phillip L. Swagel, “Effects of Lower Launch Costs on Previous Estimates for Space-Based, Boost-Phase Missile Defense (cbo.gov/system/files/2025-05/61237-SBI.pdf),” Congressional Budget Office

Todd Harrison, “How Much Would a Space-Based Missile Interceptor System Cost and Does It Make Sense? (aei.org/foreign-and-defense-policy/how-much-wo…)” American Enterprise Institute

Todd Harrison, “Is Trump’s Golden Dome a Brilliant Idea or a Gilded Boondoggle? (aei.org/research-products/one-pager/is-trumps-…)” American Enterprise Institute

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