Washington, Jan. 29 -- On January 27, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at enhancing the United States' missile defence capabilities in light of the growing threats from sophisticated ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles.

The order, which lays out a comprehensive plan for the next-generation missile defence shield, underscores the US government's recognition of the increasingly complex and urgent risks posed by adversaries' evolving missile technologies.

The order highlights the necessity of bolstering US defence systems against advanced aerial attacks, a challenge that has only intensified over the past several decades.

Despite efforts in the 1980s, particularly the Strategic Defence Initiative (SDI) u...