Protecting the U.S. would require novel solutions, like orbiting missile interceptors that can destroy incoming attacks.

The legislation would authorize slightly more than $19 billion for the creation of a new missile defense shield in fiscal 2026.

However, the Iron Dome is not used to intercept ballistic missiles, per the BBC. Israel uses David’s Sling and the Arrows 2 and 3 systems to shoot down cruise and ballistic missiles, per the outlet.

BUILD A GREAT IRON DOME MISSILE DEFENSE SHIELD OVER OUR ENTIRE COUNTRY.” Since taking office, Trump has moved to make good on ...

NewsNation and the New York Post reported that the Iron Dome intercepted 90% of ballistic missiles fired at Israel. Verdict: ...

The US has an opportunity and a responsibility to devise an effective missile shield to defend itself and its allies.

Trump's push follows in the footsteps of Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative, a scrapped program popularly called "Star ...

Given the threats and opportunities created by revolutionary advances in technology and a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, the U.S. has no alternative but to embrace what is rapidly ...

“I will direct our military to begin construction of the great Iron Dome missile defence shield, which will be made all in the USA,” Trump said, adding that a missile attack “remains the most ...

The Trump executive order notes that developing a missile defense system is part of a strategy of “peace through strength.” ...