The Iron Dome for America

What it means

This order establishes a comprehensive missile defense shield for the United States against all types of aerial threats. It requires the Secretary of Defense to submit plans within 60 days for defending against advanced missiles from various adversaries, with emphasis on space-based systems and new technologies.

Expected impact

• Enhanced national security through development of advanced missile defense capabilities against peer nations and rogue states
• Significant increase in military spending on missile defense systems and space-based technologies
• Potential geopolitical tensions as adversaries may view this as destabilizing the strategic balance
• Economic benefits to defense contractors working on missile defense technologies
• Strengthened cooperation with allies on shared missile defense initiatives