Source: CNN citing the White House, reports "European Truth"
Quote: "The executive order directs the implementation of the next generation missile defense shield for the United States against ballistic, hypersonic, advanced cruise missiles, and other next-generation aerial attacks."
Details: The order will provide for the creation of advanced space systems tasked with detecting and intercepting missiles aimed at the United States.
At the same time, it does not include an estimated cost for the missile defense shield or a timeline for its implementation.
During the election campaign, Trump promised to instruct the military to create an "impenetrable dome to protect our people," similar to Israel's missile defense system.
Despite Israel's modern air defense systems and its relatively small territory that needs protection, the country occasionally reports missile and drone landings.
Background:
- In December 2024, it was reported that the American THAAD missile defense system successfully intercepted a ballistic missile launched at Israel from Yemen for the first time.
- Prior to that, the US missile defense base was officially opened in Rzeszów, Poland – this is the first permanent facility of the American Armed Forces on Polish territory.