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Hackett on Missile Defense Policy and Iran

April 28, 2006 :: Washington Times :: Analysis

Writing for The Washington Times, James T. Hackett offers a sobering assessment of the ballistic missile threat from Iran. The Islamic Republic is currently believed to have between 50 and 100 operational Shahab-3s. It produces one additional Shahab per month, with production reportedly increasing. Modifications could extend the missile’ range to 2,000 miles, which would reach Berlin. Iran may also be buying North Korea’s longer-range Taepodong-2. With a second stage on top, that missile could reach the U.S. East Coast. Hackett argues that diplomacy is the prudent course for now, but the U.S. should simultaneously improve its missile defenses. The Pentagon should help Israel upgrade its Arrow interceptors, deploy sea-based missile defense in the Persian Gulf, build the planned missile defense site in Europe, and develop of boost-phase defenses that can stop missile of any range or capability. (Article)

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