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Can the U.S. Defend Itself against North Korean and Iranian Nuclear ICBMs?
Admiral Gortney's Disturbing RevelationsThe INN disclosed these warnings from Admiral Gortney: That the Pentagon now believes North Korea has mastered the ability to miniaturize its nuclear bombs so they can be fitted onto their latest mobile KN-08 intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), which are capable of reaching the continental United States. At the news conference, Adm. Gortney flatly stated, Pyongyang has "the ability to put a nuclear weapon on a KN-08 and shoot it at the homeland [the continental United States]." He expressed confidence that the US could knock down such a missile if launched by North Korea or its ally, Iran. He also admitted, however, that it is "very difficult" for the U.S. to counter the threat, because its intelligence is unable to follow the mobile ICBMs and give an efficient warning before they are launched. Posted by: Hupineger Glomomp52169 2015-04-15 |
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