Executive Order Trump Kickstarts America’s ‘Iron Dome’ Development

President Donald Trump has taken a major step in strengthening America’s defense by signing an executive order to construct a next-generation missile defense system modeled after Israel’s highly successful Iron Dome.

The move, announced Monday evening, underscores Trump’s commitment to protecting the homeland from ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missile threats dangers that have only intensified under adversaries like China, Russia, and rogue states.

Trump acknowledged that former President Ronald Reagan first envisioned a missile defense shield, but weak leadership and bureaucratic delays halted its full implementation. Now, with near-peer adversaries rapidly advancing their missile technologies, Trump is ensuring America is no longer vulnerable.

The executive order directs the Department of Defense to submit a comprehensive implementation plan within 60 days, ensuring that the system moves forward without delay.

The plan will prioritize the following:

• Defending the U.S. against next-generation missile threats, including hypersonic, ballistic, and cruise missiles.

• Accelerating the deployment of space-based tracking sensors for real-time missile detection.

• Developing and deploying space-based interceptors to neutralize threats in their boost phase.

• Enhancing defense for U.S. troops and allies against missile attacks.

• Strengthening America’s supply chain to ensure secure and resilient missile defense components.

Trump’s order also calls for increasing bilateral and multilateral cooperation on missile defense, ensuring U.S. allies and forward-deployed forces remain protected.

Unlike the sluggish policies of past administrations, Trump’s order prioritizes rapid deployment so the system can be integrated into the federal budget without delay.

This decisive action once again highlights the stark difference between Trump’s leadership and Biden’s weakness. While the previous administration cut defense capabilities and emboldened adversaries, Trump is restoring America’s military strength and deterrence.

With global tensions rising and enemies advancing their military capabilities, this missile defense system is a game-changer. The message to our adversaries is clear: America will not be caught off guard.

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