The Iron Dome for America (E.O. 14186)

Summary

Creates a national policy to build and maintain an advanced missile defense system to protect the United States from aerial attacks.

What problem does this solve?

The threat of advanced missile attacks from other countries has grown more serious and complex. This order directs the creation of a new missile defense shield to protect the nation and its people from such attacks.

What does this order do?

Establishes a new missile defense policy

Makes it official U.S. policy to build and use a next-generation missile defense shield to protect against any foreign aerial attack and guarantee a secure second-strike capability.

Requires a detailed implementation plan

Orders the Secretary of Defense to submit a complete plan for the missile shield to the President within 60 days. The plan must include the system's design and how it will be put into action.

Specifies advanced defense technologies

The defense plan must include specific technologies, such as space-based sensors and interceptors, to defend against ballistic, hypersonic, and advanced cruise missiles.

Directs a review of allied missile defense

Requires the Secretary of Defense to review missile defense cooperation with allies. The goal is to improve technology sharing and better protect U.S. troops and allied countries.

Creates a funding plan

Requires the Secretary of Defense and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to create a plan to pay for the new missile defense system.

Who does this affect?

U.S. Department of Defense
U.S. citizens
Defense industry contractors

What is the real world impact?

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Strengthens national defense

Creates a comprehensive missile defense system to protect American citizens and property from catastrophic attacks by advanced foreign weapons, ensuring the country can withstand and respond to threats.

When does this start?

This order sets a key deadline for the Department of Defense to deliver its implementation plan.

Missile defense implementation plan

By March 28, 2025, the Secretary of Defense must submit a complete plan for the next-generation missile defense shield to the President.

Funding plan submission

A plan to fund the missile defense shield must be submitted in time for the President to consider it before the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget is finalized.