Air defenders are becoming some of the US Army's most in-demand soldiers, as highlighted by Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll. After a recent interception of Iranian missiles, the role of these soldiers has significantly changed, now referred to as the Army's 'new tip of the spear.' This phrase typically reserved for special operations forces emphasizes their growing importance in modern battlefield dynamics.
Over the last 60 years, the United States has spent more than $350 billion on efforts to develop a defense against nuclear-armed ICBMs. This effort has been plagued by false starts and failures, and none have yet been demonstrated to be effective against a real-world threat.
