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    Trump to Direct Military to Build Iron Dome Missile Defense in US Ahead of Inauguration

    Trump to Direct Military to Build Iron Dome Missile Defense in US Ahead of Inauguration

    Jan 19, 2025, 10:58 PM

    President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to direct the military to begin constructing an 'Iron Dome' missile defense shield in the United States. The announcement was made ahead of his inauguration, with Trump stating that the system would be manufactured domestically to protect the country against future missile attacks.

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    Will funding for the Iron Dome project be allocated by mid-2025?

    Will funding for the Iron Dome project be allocated by mid-2025?

    Donald Trump•Iron Dome•United States•Trump
    Resolution / Starting Odds

    No • 50%

    Yes • 50%

    US federal budget documents or official government announcements

    Will the Iron Dome system be manufactured domestically in the US by the end of 2025?

    Will the Iron Dome system be manufactured domestically in the US by the end of 2025?

    Donald Trump•Iron Dome•United States•Trump
    Resolution / Starting Odds

    No • 50%

    Yes • 50%

    Reports from US defense contractors or official statements from the US government

    Will the US start building the Iron Dome system by the end of 2025?

    Will the US start building the Iron Dome system by the end of 2025?

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    Resolution / Starting Odds

    Yes • 50%

    No • 50%

    Official announcements from the US Department of Defense or reputable news outlets

    What type of challenges will the US Iron Dome project face by mid-2025?

    What type of challenges will the US Iron Dome project face by mid-2025?

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    Resolution / Starting Odds

    International agreements • 25%

    Environmental regulations • 25%

    No challenges • 25%

    Funding disputes • 25%

    Court filings or reports from legal news outlets

    Where will the US Iron Dome be operational by the end of 2026?

    Where will the US Iron Dome be operational by the end of 2026?

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    Resolution / Starting Odds

    None operational • 25%

    Central US • 25%

    East Coast • 25%

    West Coast • 25%

    Statements from the US Department of Defense or regional defense reports

    Who will be the primary contractor for the US Iron Dome by the end of 2025?

    Who will be the primary contractor for the US Iron Dome by the end of 2025?

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    Resolution / Starting Odds

    Other • 25%

    Lockheed Martin • 25%

    Raytheon Technologies • 25%

    Northrop Grumman • 25%

    Official announcements from the US Department of Defense