Trump, Iron Dome and for America

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’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
The Truth About Trump’s Iron Dome for America
BUILD A GREAT IRON DOME MISSILE DEFENSE SHIELD OVER OUR ENTIRE COUNTRY.” Since taking office, Trump has moved to make good on that pledge. On January 27, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promised swift action on the subject.
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.
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: Misleading The Iron Dome air defense system intercepts 90% of rockets fired,
Canada willing to join US 'Iron Dome' missile shield: minister
OTTAWA, Feb 7, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - 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.
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.
Opinion
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.
Opinion
Trump’s Iron Dome strategy echoes Reagan’s SDI missile defense vision
President Donald J. Trump’s January 27, 2025, Executive Order to build an Iron Dome for America is a welcome call for an effective missile defense shield for the United States homeland.
Trump Orders ‘Iron Dome’ for U.S., but Freezes Funds for Nuclear Protection
The United States is estimated to have spent more than $400 billion on the kinds of antimissile goals that the president now says will provide “for the common defense.”
Missile Defense Agency asking contractors for ideas to build Trump’s ‘Iron Dome’
The Pentagon agency charged with responding to emerging missile threats is asking the defense industry for ideas on how to implement President Donald Trump’s call for an “Iron Dome for America.” Trump’s January executive order gave the Pentagon two months to submit guidelines for,
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 ...
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.