Trump plans 'Iron Dome' missile defense

 Washington Examiner:

President Donald Trump issued an executive order to build an Iron Dome for America on Monday night. He categorized the need for the “next-generation missile defense shield” as an integral part of a strong national defense against “peer and near-peer adversaries of next-generation delivery systems.”

Trump discussed plans to construct a new weapons defense system while campaigning for president, emphasizing the need for a “state-of-the-art missile defense shield made in the USA.” He again mentioned plans for the Iron Dome during a rally in Washington, D.C., the day before his inauguration. The executive order made the intention to build the weapon a policy of the Trump administration.

Trump highlighted that the Iron Dome for America was part of his administration’s “peace through strength” policy. It will be a vital instrument to discourage the country’s enemies, the order noted. 

“The United States will provide for the common defense of its citizens and the Nation by deploying and maintaining a next-generation missile defense shield,” according to the executive order.

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Israel developed what it called an Iron Dome missile defense system against mainly Iran.  It works for Israel because its territory is relatively small.  It would be a massive undertaking to protect the entire US with a missile defense system.  It would probably start with a program to protect major cities and industrial facilities.  Rural areas might also be targeted especially if they were of strategic interest.


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