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 Missile shootdown options infographic
Graphic shows capabilities of U.S. ballistic missile defence systems.
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NORTH KOREA

North Korea launch increases focus on risky U.S. shootdown option

August 31, 2017 - North Korea’s firing of a ballistic missile over Japan could push Washington to use its multi-layered missile defence system to attempt to shoot down a future test launch.

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PUBLISHED:31/08/2017; STORY: Graphic News
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