Is the United States getting an Iron Dome defense system like Israel has? It’s a possibility, according to comments made by Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
He hinted that the Pentagon will be pursuing an Iron Dome-style missile defense system, which will fulfill yet another campaign promise made by President Donald Trump.
Today marks Pete Hegseth's first day of work at the Pentagon for the Department of Defense.
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“Move forward, troops. Put in more barriers, and also ensure mass deportation—support mass deportations in support of the President’s agenda,” Hegseth told reporters on Monday. “That is something the Defense Department absolutely will continue to do. And today, there are more executive orders coming that we fully support—on removing DEI inside the Pentagon, reinstating troops who were pushed out because of COVID mandates, and implementing Iron Dome for America.”
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“This is happening quickly. And as the Secretary of Defense, it’s an honor to salute smartly, as I did as a junior officer and now as the Secretary of Defense, to ensure these orders are complied with rapidly and quickly.” He continued, “We will be no better friend to our allies, and no stronger adversary to those who want to test us.”
This would certainly be a better use of American taxpayer money, rather than sending it all to places like Ukraine!
Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth announces plans for an Iron Dome in America.
Our President is set to sign an EO to begin the creation of our own Iron Dome.
I’ve wondered for a long time why we didn’t already do this! Don’t y’all think we need and deserve this protection? pic.twitter.com/KrdWx8Roli— 𝐃𝐢𝐱𝐢𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐧 from DixieLand—𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐀🇺🇸 (@DixiDarlen) January 27, 2025
As explained by Trending Politics, “The Iron Dome is an advanced missile defense system developed by Israel to intercept and destroy short-range rockets and artillery shells fired toward populated areas. Designed to protect against threats such as those launched by militant groups, the system uses radar to detect incoming projectiles and determines whether they pose a threat to critical infrastructure or civilian areas.”
When a threat is identified, the Iron Dome then launches a missile to intercept and neutralize the threat mid-air. The system has a high success rate.