# What's Under The Ever-More Expensive Golden Dome—From Patriots To Hobbits

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Podcast: [Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/aviation-week-s-check-6-podcast-739241)
Published: 2026-03-24T08:00:00+00:00
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Aviation Week editors discuss the increase in projected Golden Dome costs and what the fiscal 2027 Pentagon budget request may tell us about the umbrella program.

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