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- Introduction:
Announced by U.S. President Donald Trump
- Objective:
To provide comprehensive missile defence for the entire United States.
Aims to counter a broad spectrum of aerial threats:
Ballistic missiles
Hypersonic missiles
Cruise missiles
Missiles launched from space
- Key Features:
Multi-layered defence system.
First U.S. missile shield to integrate space-based technologies with ground-based systems.
Represents a next-generation defence capability, building upon previous systems like THAAD and Aegis.
- Strategic Significance:
Enhances U.S. national security and strategic deterrence.
Signals U.S. intent to maintain technological edge in missile defence.
Potential to influence global missile defence dynamics and trigger geopolitical responses (especially from Russia and China).
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