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To: sarge83
Did they stick to the usual of hitting the missile in the descent stage or change tactics and hit the missile while it was ascending?

We do not have the capability with both the technology, coupled with the decision-making process, to intercept during the boost phase.

44 posted on 11/05/2018 4:28:27 PM PST by OldMissileer (Atlas, Titan, Minuteman, PK. Winners of the Cold War)
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To: OldMissileer

To be fair, we do if the enemy is stupid enough to drive the launcher onto the beach and launch it over the ocean with an Aegis BMD cruiser watching from international waters.


49 posted on 11/05/2018 5:17:21 PM PST by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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