미 합참차장 "북 ICBM 위협서 미 본토방어에 효과적 체계 갖춰"<br /><br /> The U.S. Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says the U.S. has a strong and very effective homeland defense system against North Korea's intercontinental ballistic missiles.<br /> Speaking at the Hudson Institute think tank on Wednesday, John Hyten said interceptors in Alaska and the Vandenberg Air Base can handle the threat.<br />However, he said U.S. missile defense capabilities need to be modernized to respond to evolving global threats.<br />He said he was disappointed by the termination of a new kill vehicle program last year, adding it's crucial to move quickly to secure a next generation kill vehicle with more specific and realistic requirements. <br />
