EO 14186
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Summary
This executive order directs the Department of Defense to develop and deploy a comprehensive next-generation missile defense system to protect the United States against ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missile attacks from peer, near-peer, and rogue adversaries. The Secretary of Defense must submit a detailed implementation plan within 60 days, including space-based interceptors, tracking systems, and funding proposals for fiscal year 2026, while also reviewing allied missile defense cooperation.
Key Points
- 1Establishes a policy to deploy a next-generation missile defense shield to defend against foreign aerial attacks on U.S. territory and critical infrastructure
- 2Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit within 60 days a reference architecture and implementation plan including space-based interceptors, enhanced tracking capabilities, and boost-phase intercept systems
- 3Directs a joint review with the Office of Management and Budget to develop funding mechanisms for the defense system before finalizing the Fiscal Year 2026 budget
- 4Mandates a review of allied and theater missile defense posture to increase cooperation with U.S. allies and partners on missile defense technology and capabilities
- 5References the need for secure supply chains and non-kinetic capabilities to augment the missile defense system
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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