By Alexander Ward
President Trump announced his desire for a missile-defense system protecting the U.S., labeling it a "Golden Dome."
Trump has taken inspiration from two places: former President Ronald Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative, and Israel's "Iron Dome." Reagan's vision was to protect the whole of the U.S., while Israel's system protects against rockets. Trump seems to want a series of missile-defense systems to cover the whole of the U.S. from intercontinental ballistic missiles, not shorter-range weapons.
This item is part of a Wall Street Journal live coverage event. The full stream can be found by searching P/WSJL (WSJ Live Coverage).
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
March 04, 2025 22:46 ET (03:46 GMT)
Copyright (c) 2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
Disclaimer: Investing carries risk. This is not financial advice. The above content should not be regarded as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation on acquiring or disposing of any financial products, any associated discussions, comments, or posts by author or other users should not be considered as such either. It is solely for general information purpose only, which does not consider your own investment objectives, financial situations or needs. TTM assumes no responsibility or warranty for the accuracy and completeness of the information, investors should do their own research and may seek professional advice before investing.