President Trump's initiative to create a 'next-generation missile defense shield' faces considerable obstacles. Experts highlight the disconnect between the proposed 'Iron Dome for America' and the realities of missile defense needs across the vast U.S. landscape. The Iron Dome is intended for short-range threats, making it practically useful for only limited scenarios. Deploying enough systems to cover the U.S. would be financially prohibitive, costing potentially trillions of dollars. Additionally, the focus on space-based interceptors recalls historical proposals that were abandoned due to technological limitations and budgetary constraints.
Trump’s executive order aims to establish a missile defense shield comparable to Israel’s Iron Dome, but experts warn of technical and budgetary challenges in implementation.
The notion of using Iron Dome as a model for America’s defense misunderstands the challenges of defending a vast area against diverse missile threats.
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