Iron Dome, Trump

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 defense system.
Trump wants an ‘Iron Dome’ over the US. But even a mini version in the Pacific is taking a while
President Donald Trump has called for an expansive, next-generation missile defense shield for the mainland United States, something modeled on Israel’s formidable defenses, typified by its signature Iron Dome system.
Israel's Iron Dome Is Nearly Unstoppable—America Wants One, Too
Protecting the U.S. would require novel solutions, like orbiting missile interceptors that can destroy incoming attacks.
Trump’s Order to Create a U.S. Version of Iron Dome Makes No Damn Sense
When it comes to protecting U.S. territory from missiles fired by such nuclear-powered countries as Russia, China, and North Korea (which is Trump’s goal in ordering this project), something like Iron Dome would have no capability whatsoever; and
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Trump is reviving ‘Star Wars’ and calling it the ‘Iron Dome for America’
The Trump executive order notes that developing a missile defense system is part of a strategy of “peace through strength.”
An ‘Iron Dome’ for the US? Nuclear experts skeptical over Trump’s planned missile shield
Such defense systems are extremely costly” with “their effectiveness often being questionable,” one expert said.
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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‘The Iron Dome for America’
Trump asks for a plan to defend the homeland from growing missile threats.
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Could Trump’s Iron Dome work? Only if Canada attacks Detroit.
Israel’s missile defense system is effective in close quarters. That model won’t help the U.S.
Canada throws support behind Trump's "Iron Dome" plan
Canada is prepared to join US President Donald Trump's proposed development of an "Iron Dome" missile defense shield, Defense Minister Bill Blair said Thursday.
Canada willing to join US ‘Iron Dome’ missile shield, defence minister says
Frankly, an integrated missile defence system for all of North America is the thing that makes sense to everybody,' said Bill Blair Canada is prepared to join US President Donald Trump's proposed development of an "Iron Dome" missile defence shield,
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Trump’s $19.5B Iron Dome plan: Next-gen interceptors, Aegis, THAAD, space tech, lasers
The IRON DOME Act comes at a time when geopolitical tensions have escalated, particularly with the advancements in missile ...
James Stavridis: Trump’s ‘Iron Dome’ must succeed where Reagan’s ‘Star Wars’ failed
Given the threats and opportunities created by revolutionary advances in technology and a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, the U.S. has no alternative but to embrace what is rapidly ...
What is Trump's Iron Dome for America? A next-generation missile shield and a return to Reagan's 'Star Wars' program
Trump's push follows in the footsteps of Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative, a scrapped program popularly called "Star ...
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Saunders: U.S. Iron Dome isn’t feasible now, but it could be
An American Iron Dome simply would cost too much money. If a U.S. adversary were to launch missiles against the United States, Montgomery figured, that adversary might fire 500 to 600 missiles. To ...
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US needs something 'far more complex' than Iron Dome, rocket scientist says
Rocket scientist Ari Sacher explains the capabilities of the Iron Dome missile defense system, why the U.S. needs something more complex and comments on the arms sale to Israel.