Trump, Iron Dome

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.
Trump Orders an ‘Iron Dome’-Style Defense System. Experts Are Skeptical.
An executive order said the United States faced a “catastrophic threat” from advanced aerial weapons. But a defense system like Israel’s may not be feasible in the country, which is more than 400 times larger.
Why Trump ordered an American version of Israel’s Iron Dome defense system
President Trump signed an executive order to build an "Iron Dome for America," modeled on Israel’s missile defense system.
What to know about Trump’s US Iron Dome missile defense plan
President Trump on Monday night signed an executive order to create a next-generation missile defense shield, which the White House referred to as the “Iron Dome for America” after Israel’s
Trump proposes US defense modeled after Israel’s Iron Dome
As President Donald Trump begins his second term, reports of unidentified drone sightings over sensitive US locations have heightened national security concerns.In response, President Trump has proposed developing a US missile defense system inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome.
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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.
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.
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
Trump calls for a US 'Iron Dome' missile defense system
One of President Donald Trump's recent executive orders calls for the construction of an Iron Dome-style missile defense system for the U.S., which could cost trillions of dollars.
Russia Rebukes Donald Trump's Plan for American Iron Dome
A top Russian official warned an advanced U.S. missile defense shield move could lead to military "confrontation" in space.
Trump reignites 'Star Wars' with iron dome for America plan
The initiative announced by Donald Trump on "Iron Dome for America" is more than just a plan to build another anti-ballistic system. It harkens back to the "Star Wars" concept, with which President Ronald Reagan challenged the Soviet Union in the 1980s.
Here's why US Iron Dome is necessary, but will differ from Israel's
There are significant challenges to overcome if we are to deploy something similar to Israel’s acclaimed air defense network ...
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.
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.