North Korea's new intercontinental ballistic missile

[MtnGoat]

So what's the talk on the South Korea's ambassador stating Tuesday there are some indications that North Korea is preparing for a test launch of a long-range ballistic missile. Saw on Friday that this weeknd this test could happen, nothing as of this morning.

North Korea is preparing for a possible test of an intercontinental ballistic missile with the potential to hit the US, according to Washington officials. From what I saw this new missile could reach Kaliforeena and Navada, N. Korea current has a IBM that can reach Japan and Hawaii.

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Which one matters more, a country that has IBCNMs or a country that is working on getting Nuclear capabilities?

Its like the old saying... " No learns faster, than the man getting shot at"

[Slantwire]

Originally Posted by MtnGoat

Which one matters more, a country that has IBCNMs or a country that is working on getting Nuclear capabilities?

I'll pick the one with ICBMs, nukes, and a seriously wacky dictator.

[QRQ 30]

Originally Posted by Pinhead

I'll pick the one with ICBMs, nukes, and a seriously wacky dictator.

Definitely the whacky dictator. It is totally unrealistic to believe we can deny the knowledge and technology from others. It has been around for over 60 years now.

[aricbcool]

Originally Posted by Pinhead

I'll pick the one with ICBMs, nukes, and a seriously wacky dictator.

+1

--Aric

[Five-O]

A few of our options as I see them. Any other ideas?

1. Strike the missle as it fuels on the pad (pre-launch)
2. Allow the launch and intercept the missle in flight (if possible)
3. Allow the test to take place and deal with the aftermath
4. Start HEAVY investment in a space based missle intercept platform. As QRQ30 points out, the technology is out there and we will not be able to prevent the proliferation of nuclear ballistic missle technology.

[lrd]

Originally Posted by Five-O

A few of our options as I see them. Any other ideas?

1. Strike the missle as it fuels on the pad (pre-launch)
2. Allow the launch and intercept the missle in flight (if possible)
3. Allow the test to take place and deal with the aftermath
4. Start HEAVY investment in a space based missle intercept platform. As QRQ30 points out, the technology is out there and we will not be able to prevent the proliferation of nuclear ballistic missle technology.

A little background:

"A Day in the Life of the BMDS," from the MDA website: http://www.mda.mil/mdalink/pdf/bmdsbook.pdf

[Team Sergeant]

Originally Posted by lrd

A little background:

A little background??????? How about a whole lot of background!

Thanks lrd, great link.

TS

[QRQ 30]

I go with #4 with the following qualifications. I am hopefully optimistic that the USG has been continually involved for decades.

Most of the arm-chair quarterbacking is based upon the cards that are showing. The good player dosen't show all of his cards and even keeps a few winners up his sleeve. In no way do I believe the USG has shown all of its cards.

However, what an opportune time to test our ABM system.