🚨 #PoliticsToday Executive Order on Advancing Next-Generation Missile Defense for Homeland Security

THE IRON DOME FOR AMERICA
EXECUTIVE ORDER

This executive order by President Trump outlines a comprehensive plan to enhance the United States' missile defense capabilities in response to evolving threats from ballistic, hypersonic, and advanced cruise missiles. The policy prioritizes deploying a next-generation missile defense shield to protect U.S. citizens, infrastructure, and ensure strategic deterrence. It tasks the Secretary of Defense with developing and implementing a robust architecture for missile defense, including space-based interceptors, non-kinetic systems, and secure supply chains, within 60 days. It also emphasizes strengthening collaboration with allies to enhance theater missile defenses for U.S. forces and allied nations. The directive underscores the need for rapid development, funding alignment, and a thorough assessment of threats to ensure national security and maintain peace through strength.