US expands Golden Dome cost estimate to $185 billion, enlists top defense firms - Reuters
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Tuesday, 17 March 2026·Source: Reuters·UK/US·corporate
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Cross-source context: CNBC highlights anduril, founded by Oculus creator Palmer Luckey, is positioning itself to be a key player in President Trump's "Golden Dome" project. Decrypt highlights payPal’s PYUSD is expanding to a total of 70 international markets as the payments giant’s stablecoin tops a $4 billion market cap. r/economics highlights the Defense Department went on a $93 billion spending spree in 2025.
What to watch next: movement around estimate, expands.
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US expands Golden Dome cost estimate to $185 billion, enlists top defense firms Reuters
Elliott Investment Management LP has taken a significant stake in Japanese shipping company Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd., Reuters reported, citing two people familiar with the matter.