[sukhoi-30mki]

The test launch reportedly used an UR-100N strategic ballistic missile (file photo)

[dp0622]

what’s hypersonic?? do we really not have ANYTHING to stop these?

thanks in advance.

[DesertRhino]

The fact is that there are few fully effective defenses against ICBMs or reentry vehicles like this. We have done pretty well in exercises hitting one in tests....on test day.
That’s a far cry from dozens, or hundreds of missiles incoming, with no notice, where the test missile defense ship isn’t in position, sitting on ready.

This is something we should probably consider when we think about starting conventional wars with Russia. This principle served us well for decades in the cold war.

[cassiusking]

It will be the last one they fire

[G Larry]

Ah...the fruits of Hillary’s proud nuclear negotiations w Russia....

[Rodger Schultz]

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