Tariffs Complicate U.S. Rush to Field a Space-Based Missile Shield
Senior US military leaders are accelerating a plan to deploy space-based sensors and interceptors within a multiyear timetable, but trade policy has strained the diplomatic groundwork needed for allied participation. Large initial appropriations have been approved, yet technical hurdles, classified briefings, and congressional demands for transparency leave the program exposed to schedule, cost, and cooperation risks.
