Iron Dome for America

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.
Iron Dome for America: How would it work?
The Trump administration's Iron Dome for America executive order is causing political ripples, but with the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) soliciting industry input on the concept, how would such a comprehensive missile defense system work?
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.
Missile Defense Agency Soliciting ‘Iron Dome’ Information
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is beginning its outreach to industry to understand what new technologies would be available to contribute to the proposed “Iron Dome for America” missile defense shield.
Trump’s ‘Iron Dome for America’ plan would put weapons in space, at a big cost
The first Trump administration floated a space weapon concept in March 2018: a neutral particle beam in space. But it ultimately shelved the idea because of the massive amount of power needed to destroy a missile with directed energy.
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
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 Wars."
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Trump’s ‘Iron Dome’ Must Succeed Where Reagan’s ‘Star Wars’ Failed
The US has an opportunity and a responsibility to devise an effective missile shield to defend itself and its allies.
Donald Trump's Iron Dome Over US: What We Know
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to forge ahead with an American version of Israel's famed Iron Dome air defense system, although pressing questions remain about how the Republican and his newly installed defense officials plan to pull this off.
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."
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.
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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: ...
How Israel's Iron Dome intercepts rockets
More than 4,500 rockets have been fired toward Israel since Saturday's deadly attack, according to Israel Defense Forces.
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Iron Dome for America: Hegseth teases Israeli-style air defense system order
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday the Pentagon will pursue an Iron Dome-style missile defense system for the United States, fulfilling a campaign promise by President Trump.