Will Trump’s ‘Iron Dome’ missile defense make Americans safer? It’s complicated
Space-based interceptors and "particle beams" are part of a new multi-billion-dollar Trump order to build a new U.S. missile ...
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Senators detail desired missile defense elements for Trump’s Iron Dome
Two senators introduced a bill that would authorize $19.5 billion for fiscal 2026 to build out Trump's "Iron Dome for America ...
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Trump’s $19.5B Iron Dome plan: Next-gen interceptors, Aegis, THAAD, space tech, lasers
The Iron Dome boosts U.S. missile defense with $19.5 billion for interceptors, Aegis Ashore installations, space sensors, and ...
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Space Development Agency launches study on Trump’s Iron Dome order
In a notice Wednesday, the agency said it is conducting a study that looks at how its architecture could be expanded as part ...
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Senators detail desired missile defense elements for Trump’s Iron Dome
A Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor ... executive order also included a renewed pursuit of space-based interceptors. The bill would support that effort, in addition ...
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Trump is Right to Prioritize Homeland Missile Defense
President Trump's executive order for an "Iron Dome" missile defense shield of the U.S. brings attention to the gaps in homeland defense.