Silvery foil protects an interceptor from debris and electromagnetic pulses as it receives a communications upgrade. (Photo from Popular Mechanics)From Popular Mechanics:
America's missile shield is designed to destroy incoming ballistic warheads with interceptors. President-elect Obama's leading contenders for the job as Secretary of Defense have this week sent signals that the next administration would continue the Missile Defense Agency program, and Obama expressed support for it during his campaign. To learn more about missile defense, PM visited an Alaskan Army base where soldiers keep defensive missiles locked and loaded in case a rogue nation makes its move. But will the system work?
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My Comment: A good article .... as always .... from Popular Mechanics.