Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Missile defense

In case you missed it, the U.S. Navy just conducted another successful test of the new missile defense system designed to counter Iranian or North Korean missiles. Read the details here.

U.S. Lt. Gen. Henry Obering III, testifying before the Czech parliament (which must approve a radar installation as part of the system), estimated tht the Iranians will probably have nuclear missiles within the next five years. Last February the Iranians tested a missile that, when ready, will have a 2,500-mile or more range. With additional boosters, it would be able to reach Western Europe or the United States.

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