Dan Leaf, Defense News
On Feb. 11, 2018, The New York Times editorial board published an article assailing the dangerous illusion of missile defense. In summary, the piece asserted that the recent failure of a missile defense test illustrates shortcomings in the system:U.S. President Donald Trump is overstating the effectiveness of existing and proposed capabilities.Rushing missile defenses, to fielding without realistic testing, to perfection has resulted in a system that is not foolproof.North Korea has demonstrated the ability to reach the U.S. mainland.While we need missile defenses, sanctions and...
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On Feb. 11, 2018, The New York Times editorial board published an article assailing the dangerous illusion of missile defense. In summary, the piece asserted that the recent failure of a missile defense test illustrates shortcomings in the system:U.S. President Donald Trump is overstating the effectiveness of existing and proposed capabilities.Rushing missile defenses, to fielding without realistic testing, to perfection has resulted in a system that is not foolproof.North Korea has demonstrated the ability to reach the U.S. mainland.While we need missile defenses, sanctions and...
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