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Senator Kelly Questions Whether Golden Dome Could Spark Arms Race

Original: WATCH: In SASC Strategic Forces, Kelly Questions if Golden Dome Will Trigger Another Arms Race

Senator Mark Kelly raised concerns at a Senate Armed Services Committee Strategic Forces hearing that the Golden Dome missile defense initiative could trigger a new arms race. He questioned whether the program's deployment might prompt rivals to expand their nuclear arsenals or offensive capabilities in response. The exchange highlights ongoing congressional scrutiny of the ambitious missile defense project and its broader implications for strategic stability.

Why now: Congressional hearings on the Golden Dome missile defense plan are drawing attention over fears it could escalate great-power arms competition.

Mark KellyGolden DomeSenate Armed Services Committee

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• WATCH: In SASC Strategic Forces, Kelly Questions if Golden Dome Will Trigger Another Arms Race · U.S. Senate (.gov)

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