posted on Oct, 22 2010 @ 10:54 PM
This program has been a waste since the end of the Cold War, or possibly the invention of the ICBM. The only missile system this device could actually
intercept would be a Medium Range Ballistic Missile, which are not particularly widespread anymore. I know the Iranians have developed one, and SCUD
launchers are still around, but both of those could be countered with precision high-altitude strike (by MLRS or bomber), or other missile intercept
systems such as the Patriot. While it would theoretically be possible to engage an ICBM, this would require the aircraft to be on-station at all
times, and this task could be preformed faster, cheaper, more reliably and easier using an Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle.