Iron Dome, Trump

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.
The Truth About Trump’s Iron Dome for America
BUILD A GREAT IRON DOME MISSILE DEFENSE SHIELD OVER OUR ENTIRE COUNTRY.” Since taking office, Trump has moved to make good on that pledge. On January 27, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promised swift action on the subject.
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.
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.
Donald Trump’s ‘iron dome’ must succeed where Reagan’s ‘star wars’ failed
Like Reagan’s never-fulfilled plan for a system to “intercept and destroy strategic ballistic missiles before they reached our soil or that of our allies,” Trump’s vision for “ The Iron Dome for America ” is both sweeping and challenging.
Trump Orders ‘Iron Dome’ for U.S., but Freezes Funds for Nuclear Protection
The United States is estimated to have spent more than $400 billion on the kinds of antimissile goals that the president now says will provide “for the common defense.”
Canada willing to join US 'Iron Dome' missile shield: minister
OTTAWA, Feb 7, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - 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.
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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.
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Trump’s Iron Dome strategy echoes Reagan’s SDI missile defense vision
President Donald J. Trump’s January 27, 2025, Executive Order to build an Iron Dome for America is a welcome call for an effective missile defense shield for the United States homeland.
Missile Defense Agency asking contractors for ideas to build Trump’s ‘Iron Dome’
The Pentagon agency charged with responding to emerging missile threats is asking the defense industry for ideas on how to implement President Donald Trump’s call for an “Iron Dome for America.” Trump’s January executive order gave the Pentagon two months to submit guidelines for,
Trump’s ‘Iron Dome for America’ a major undertaking’: Newton
A proposed $2.5 trillion "Iron Dome for America" is expected to be much more complex than its Israel-based counterpart
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FACT CHECK: Does The Iron Dome Intercept 90% Of Ballistic Missiles?
NewsNation and the New York Post reported that the Iron Dome intercepted 90% of ballistic missiles fired at Israel. Verdict: ...
A US Iron Dome won’t work and will weaken nuclear deterrence
Creating an Iron Dome for America would not just be a poor decision — it would be a monumental failure in defense policy.