After reading up on this technology, (see my earlier post on the missile technology) I suspect that we are much much further along then we're letting on. If we can launch these pop up vehicles from war ships, we probably have the capability of putting them into guardian orbits, at least for short term (a couple of days) missions.
Yes..I did read your earlier post and learned alot. You are probably right on target with your analysis. The Pentagon told the press that they would inform them within an hour of any launch..so we should know pretty soon.