WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday the Pentagon will pursue an Iron Dome-style missile defense system for the United States, fulfilling a campaign promise by President Trump. Walking into the five-sided building for the first time as leader of the American military, Hegseth told reporters they could expect a flurry of executive orders…
Iron Dome for America: Hegseth teases Israeli-style air defense system order
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January 27, 2025
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