This podcast describes China’s military expansion and modernization, with a significant focus on its nuclear and missile capabilities. It details the United States’ development of a new missile shield, driven by the Trump administration, and the role of major defense contractors in this effort. President Donald Trump’s executive order, “The Iron Dome for America,” directs the Department of Defense to accelerate the development and deployment of an advanced missile defense system. The proposed “Iron Dome for America” system relies heavily on space-based sensors and potentially controversial space-based interceptors. Additionally, a Pentagon report reveals China’s growing military power, including its growing nuclear arsenal and pursuit of advanced technologies such as hypersonic missiles and an early-warning launch system. Top Pentagon contractors poised for gains as Trump pushes missile shield expansion. China’s expanding nuclear arsenal: Pentagon analysis 2025.
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