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What's known about missile shield in Hawaii (never been used in combat)
Christian Science Monitor ^ | 6-20-09 | Gordon Lubold

Posted on 06/19/2009 9:29:25 PM PDT by STARWISE

A missile defense system yet to be tested in battle could be thrust to the forefront to protect US soil amid concerns that North Korea may be preparing a missile strike that could hit Hawaii.

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As a precaution, Mr. Gates has ordered a portable missile defense system called the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System, or THAAD, to be redeployed on Hawaii. A sea-based sensor system known as SBX, which is designed to alert defense systems to an airstrike within seconds, is also part of the deployment.

The THAAD system is now positioned at what's called the Pacific Missile Range on Kauai, say military officials with US Pacific Command, which is headquartered in Hawaii.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government
KEYWORDS: hawaii; missileshield; nkorea; northkorea; thaad
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81 posted on 06/20/2009 1:49:49 PM PDT by garjog (Used to be liberals were just people to disagree with. Now they are a threat to our existence.)
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82 posted on 06/20/2009 6:32:46 PM PDT by Centurion2000 (Out of gas become a pill box, Out of ammo become a bunker, Out of hope become a hero.)
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