Army selects air defense unit to prepare for Golden Dome mission
“Leading up to [2028], we’re going to do a lot of experimentation and test with this unit to make sure that we’re ready to fight with it when it’s delivered,” said Lt. Gen. John Rafferty.
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Published: 12 August 2026
Source: Breaking Defense (AI)
Category: News
Topics: Military & security
Retrieved: 13 August 2026
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