Iron Dome, Trump and Missile Defense Agency

GOP senators back Trump’s space-based ‘Iron Dome’ plan with $19.5B bill
Sens. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) introduced the “Iron Dome Act” on Feb. 6, proposing $19.5 billion in funding for fiscal year 2026 to implement Trump’s recent executive order dubbed “Iron Dome for America.” The legislation includes $960 million for space-based technologies.
Senators detail desired missile defense elements for Trump's Iron Dome
Two senators introduced a bill that would authorize $19.5 billion for fiscal 2026 to build out Trump's "Iron Dome for America."
Missile Defense Agency Soliciting ‘Iron Dome’ Information
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is beginning its outreach to industry to understand what new technologies would be available to contribute to the proposed “Iron Dome for America” missile defense shield.
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.
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,
Canada throws support behind Trump's "Iron Dome" plan
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.
Canada willing to join US ‘Iron Dome’ missile shield, defence minister says
Frankly, an integrated missile defence system for all of North America is the thing that makes sense to everybody,' said Bill Blair Canada is prepared to join US President Donald Trump's proposed development of an "Iron Dome" missile defence shield,
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
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists4d
The national missile defense fantasy—again
The only way to eliminate the threat of nuclear-armed missiles is to negotiate their elimination—not pretend some magic ...
Huntsville lost out on $832M missile defense award. Now a court could order a do-over
Raytheon claims in a federal lawsuit that the Missile Defense Agency acted in an “arbitrary and irrational” way when it chose ...
Defense News on MSN10d
Trump’s missile shield marks shift in homeland defense strategy
Trump's order establishing an Iron Dome for America includes a wider focus to defend the homeland from air and missile ...
SpaceNews4d
Top Pentagon contractors poised for gains as Trump pushes missile shield expansion
The proposed “Iron Dome for America” system is heavily reliant on space-based sensors and potentially controversial space-based interceptors ...
Executive Gov16h
Senators Eye Expansion, Modernization of US Missile Defense Systems
Read about the new Senate bill seeking to upgrade U.S. defense infrastructure to address growing threats from China and ...
GovCon Wire2d
Lockheed Secures $2.8B MDA Follow-On Contract for THAAD Development
Read about the IDIQ follow-on contract MDA awarded to Lockheed for the development of the THAAD weapon system.
autoevolution22h
U.S. Spending Billions on Interceptors That Can Strike Missiles Outside the Atmosphere
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) awarded defense contractor Lockheed Martin a $2.8 billion contract for the development and ...
Hosted on MSN13h
More THAAD systems to come as US prioritise missile defence
The follow-on contract will cost $2.8bn over the next five years, with options to extend development as the Pentagon prioritise air defence.