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Senators detail desired missile defense elements for Trump’s Iron Dome

Two Republican Senators, Dan Sullivan and Kevin Cramer, introduced the Iron Dome Act, proposing $19.5 billion for a new missile defense shield in fiscal 2026.
The legislation includes funding for space-based technologies and aims to establish Aegis Ashore systems in various locations, including Alaska and the East Coast.
The bill authorizes $1.4 billion for THAAD systems and $1.5 billion for Patriot missiles, focusing on evolving threats from China and Russia.
Experts highlight challenges in implementing the ambitious missile defense system, comparing it to Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative.

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Space News

GOP senators back Trump’s space-based ‘Iron Dome’ plan with $19.5B bill

The proposed legislation includes $960 million for space-based technologies The post GOP senators back Trump’s space-based ‘Iron Dome’ plan with $19.5B bill appeared first on SpaceNews.

1 month ago·Mojave, United States

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Defense News

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."

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TelegraphHerald.com

Cyr: President Trump’s dramatic ‘Iron Dome’ proposal

President Donald Trump’s dramatic surprise announcement giving priority to an advanced missile defense to protect the United States continues to generate debate. “Iron Dome” is the name of the effective anti-missile defenses protecting Israel.

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spacepolicyonline.com

Cramer, Sullivan Introduce Iron Dome Act

Senators Kevin Cramer and Dan Sullivan have introduced legislation to begin implementing President Trump’s Executive Order to create a missile-defense shield he calls an Iron Dome for America. The IRONDOME Act would authorize $19.5 billion in FY2026 for a variety of missile defense systems including space-based sensors and space-based missile defense. Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota) Cramer (R-North Dakota) chairs the Senate Armed Services Com…

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Defense Daily

Defense Watch: Iron Dome Industry Day, Aussie MQ-4C, Terminator Risk, Calio Takes Chair, DOGE Concerns - Defense Daily

Iron Dome Industry Day. The Missile Defense Agency’s Request for Information looking for capabilities to demonstrate for President Trump’s “Iron Dome for America” executive order includes a plan to conduct […]

1 month ago

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Executive Gov

Senators Eye Expansion, Modernization of US Missile Defense Systems

Sens. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., and Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, have introduced the Increasing Response Options and Deterrence of Missile Engagements, or IRON DOME, Act to enhance U.S. missile defense capabilities. The IRON DOME Act will work to modernize the country’s missile defense systems, ensuring that the homeland is prepared for a modern missile attack, Cramer said in a Thursday press release. “Now more than ever, we have to ensure the United Sta…

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