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Why doesn't the US just shoot down North Korea's missile tests every time they fire to show them their capabilities?
Could they? Yes.
Would they? No.
Not unless they were a threat, whether accidental or intentional. https://www.quora.com/Why-doesnt-the...r-capabilities
Why doesn't the US just shoot down North Korea's missile tests every time they fire to show them their capabilities?
Could they? Yes.
Would they? No.
Not unless they were a threat, whether accidental or intentional. https://www.quora.com/Why-doesnt-the...r-capabilities
Do you think we should?
No.
You don't want to turn the cold war into an actual war; you want to keep a tight lid on that kind of thing.
If a missile launched by North Korea was deemed not to be a threat to Japan or the US or South Korea, the best choice available to the US and allies would be to simply observe the launch and collect data. Missing a shot at a missile just passing over Japan could have far-reaching political implications, as it would suggest that anti-ballistic missile systems are incapable of protecting people in South Korea, Japan, or Guam. And if a shot hit the missile, it could further provoke North Korea into much more dangerous actions.
While the US and Japan have conducted ballistic missile defense exercises and both have Aegis-equipped ships capable of shooting down some ballistic missiles, it would be extremely difficult for the US or Japan to intercept a North Korean intermediate or intercontinental ballistic missile in flight over Japan toward a target such as Guam. The Aegis system is capable of intercepting shorter-range missiles in mid-course with the SM-3 missile, and it also provides "terminal phase" defense with the SM-2 missile closer to the ballistic missile's target. But it's uncertain whether either system would be successful against a "pop up" attack with an ICBM
Why doesn't the US just shoot down North Korea's missile tests every time they fire to show them their capabilities?
How in the name of every major and minor deity did the word "just" sneak into that sentence?
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Could they? Yes.
That's a bold assertion. I think you'll find that opinions are divided on that subject.
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Would they? No.
Well, it would be silly, wouldn't it? Best-case, you shoot it down and show what your capabilities are to every major force on the planet. Worst-case, you miss and show what your capabilities aren't to every major force on the planet.
America invented the internet, computers -- can't we hack NOKO's military and missile computers?
Can't we hack and shut down their electricity, their satellites, their energy resources?
Anyway, Kim has proven to be a chicken, only sending missiles into the ocean.
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