# Iron Dome for America: How would it work?

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/iron-dome-for-america-how-would-it-work/
- Published: 2025-02-12T09:30:18-06:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Image caption: Artist&#8217;s concept of a space-based electromagnetic railgun. Image source: US Government. Article by David Szondy. New Atlas &#8211; February 6, 2025. Executive Order: The White House. The Trump administration&#8217;s Iron Dome for America executive order is causing political ripples, but with the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) soliciting industry input on the concept, how would such a comprehensive missile defense system work? Since the mid-1960s, the concept of Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) has been the centerpiece [&#8230;] Click here to view original web page at newatlas.com Related articles: The Truth About Trump’s Iron Dome for America &#8211; The Atlantic via MSN Trump’s ‘Iron Dome for America’ plan would put weapons in space, at a big cost &#8211; NextGov/FCW A US Iron Dome won’t work and will weaken nuclear deterrence &#8211; The Hill Curated by Theresa Wysocki Director of Art &amp; Design See Full Bio
