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MDA Director O’Reilly Says Missile Threat ‘Extremely Worrisome,’ Not Slowing Down

O'Reilly Urges Emphasis On Hitting Enemy Missiles In Ascent Phase, But Also Endorses Not Buying Another Airborne Laser Aircraft ABL Needs Design Changes, O'Reilly Says; Existing ABL Shows How To Improve It The ballistic missile threat facing the United States is surging forward, with 5,900 short- and medium-range missiles being wielded worldwide -- and that doesn't count the thousands of missiles in U.S., Russian and Chinese arsenals. That's up a hefty 28 percent from 4,600 just five years ago. The…

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