this post was submitted on 20 May 2025
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I don't think modern missiles can be intercepted though, no?
that's what this program is seeking to change.
A missile-intercepting missile has to be many times more maneuverable than its target missile...
And if you can make an interceptor that maneuverable, then you can also make a warhead missile with (nearly) the same maneuverability...
I don't see how it's feasible without being 100 years ahead of your adversary in missile technology.
Edit: Unless this tech is real.
Edit2: Okay, it's a little more complicated than that, because of the three "missile phases". I see.
A missile interception scheme doesn't have to work (and it won't, total pipe dream) to ruin MAD, it just has to convince the bloodthirsty maniacs in charge that it works.