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Missile Defense Leaders Testify Before Senate

  • War.gov
  • April 27, 2026 | 59:11

Missile defense leaders testify on the defense authorization request for fiscal year 2027 and the future years defense program during a hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee’s strategic forces subcommittee in Washington, April 27, 2026. Testifying are: Marc J. Berkowitz, assistant secretary of war for space policy; Space Force Gen. Michael A. Guetlein, Golden Dome for America direct reporting program manager; Air Force Lt. Gen. Heath A. Collins, Missile Defense Agency director; and Army Lt. Gen. Francisco J. Lozano, Portfolio Acquisition Executive Fires director.

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From defending America's borders and fighting drug trafficking to changes in culture and business operations to better build the nation's arsenal of freedom, President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth are ushering in a new era characterized by peace through strength.

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The Department of War is America's oldest and largest government agency, tracing its roots back to pre-Revolutionary times.

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America's Nuclear Triad

The triad, along with assigned forces, provide 24/7 deterrence to prevent catastrophic actions from our adversaries and they stand ready, if necessary, to deliver a decisive response, anywhere, anytime.