The Iron Dome for America
Federal Agencies Must Build Next-Generation Missile Defense Shield
What it does
Agencies must submit a reference architecture, capability requirements, and an implementation and funding plan for a next-generation missile defense shield within 60 days.
Real-world impact
- Accelerates development and deployment of space sensors and space-based interceptors.
- Prioritizes locations to progressively defend the homeland against nuclear countervalue attacks.
- Expands United States missile defense cooperation and capability sharing with allies.
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Summary
This order directs the federal government to create and deploy a next-generation missile defense shield to protect the homeland from ballistic, hypersonic, cruise, and other advanced aerial attacks. It requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a reference architecture, capability requirements, and an implementation plan within 60 days.
The Department of Defense must work with the budget office to propose funding before the Fiscal Year 2026 budget is finalized, assess strategic missile threats, identify priority locations for defense, and increase cooperation with allies and partners.
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