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by KekDemaga 3223 days ago
I suspect that the US has had the capability to disable ICBMs for some time now. (See patriot missile system and iron dome and remember Regan's star wars project and its not a big leap to make) I think it's just a matter that we don't want to let would be nuclear assailants know until they have already committed.
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Yes, it's called the THAAD and it has been recently deployed in SK after a long debate.
I'm thinking that but in an orbital configuration.
"Mister President, there's been a launch. There's six missiles heading for California and Washington state."

"Not now, I'm busy."

"Put down the phone, Sir. This is isn't a drill."

He is afraid he has to answer to the Coca Cola company.