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USA's defensive shield to be partially combat ready by the end of this year
Washington, USA - It would have been ensured by Pentagon despite the unsuccessful recent test launch
Despite the failure of the recent test launch for an interceptor of the new American defensive shield (see for details AVIONEWS), Pentagon would have anyway decided to ensure even a minimum combat readiness for the missiles presently installed at the two bases in Alaska and California. It would have been confirmed by Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld himself, warranting in this manner the enforcement...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 110526
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency