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Trump Launches $175 Billion "Golden Dome" Missile Defense Plan

5/22/2025

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Trump Launches Missile Initiative

President Donald Trump unveiled a bold $175 billion "Golden Dome" missile defense initiative, drawing inspiration from Israel's cutting-edge systems. With Israel's proven multilayered defenses, like the Iron Dome and Arrow, successfully neutralizing threats from Iran and Hamas, the new Iron Beam system is set to revolutionize cost-effective interceptions, further strengthening Israel's security.

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Machlis Unveils Iron Beam

Elbit Systems CEO Butzi Machlis revealed a surge of interest in the groundbreaking Iron Beam technology, designed to enhance the Iron Dome system, slated for deployment with the Israeli military this year. With a robust defense investment backlog surpassing $23 billion, the company celebrated a remarkable 22% revenue boost, reaching $1.86 billion in the first quarter.

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Trump Launches Missile Initiative

President Donald Trump unveiled a bold $175 billion "Golden Dome" missile defense initiative, drawing inspiration from Israel's cutting-edge systems. With Israel's proven multilayered defenses, like the Iron Dome and Arrow, successfully neutralizing threats from Iran and Hamas, the new Iron Beam system is set to revolutionize cost-effective interceptions, further strengthening Israel's security.

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