Gates beefing up missile defense in Hawaii with THAAD and SBX
Reacting to a news report from Japan that suggest North Korea might aim its next missile at Hawaii, U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates said he has ordered to deployment of THAAD missiles and the SBX there to defend the islands.
"I've directed the deployment again of THAAD [Terminal High Altitude Area Defense] missiles to Hawaii and the SBX [Sea Based X-Band] radar has deployed away from Hawaii to provide support. Without telegraphing what we will do, I would just say I think we are in a good position, should it become necessary, to protect American territory."
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