Trump Orders Pentagon to Develop Space-Based Missile Defense System

The executive order calls for a next-generation shield to counter advanced missile threats, including hypersonic weapons and drones.

President Trump's executive order directs the Pentagon to design and implement a missile defense system with space-based interceptors within 60 days.
The proposed system aims to defend against a range of threats, including ballistic, hypersonic, and advanced cruise missiles, as well as drones.
The White House likens the initiative to an 'Iron Dome for America,' though experts highlight logistical and financial challenges in scaling such a system to cover the U.S.
The plan includes accelerating the deployment of satellite networks like the Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS) to enhance missile tracking and targeting capabilities.
Critics question the feasibility and cost of the project, drawing comparisons to past missile defense initiatives like the Strategic Defense Initiative, which faced similar obstacles.