US Defences Are Incapable of Intercepting Russian, Chinese Missiles, Navy Admiral Admits

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15:27 GMT 28.02.2020
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The statement was made during a hearing devoted to the US plans to modernise American weapons and to possible ways the US can respond to the new cutting-edge weapons Russia rolled out in last two years.

US Navy Admiral Charles Richard has admitted that existing American air defences were not designed to counter modern hypersonic glide weapons, like the one recently deployed by Russia, and currently developed by China, and hence these weapons "challenge" the US, during an open hearing at the US House Subcommittee on Strategic Forces. He added that the Pentagon even has trouble determining the capabilities of modern weapons, although it still can make a reliable guess on what threat these weapons pose.

"It's not that we have no ability to characterise the threat to this nation. The size of a raid alone starts to give us information as to what they might be able to do. We already don't have the ability to characterise the payload on any inbound weapon system to the US, hypersonic or not", he said.

In addition, while answering a question from House membeк Seth Moulton, Admiral Richard acknowledged that the US defence systems were not designed to counter any ballistic weapons capabilities of Russia and China, but only to protect from attacks by "rogue nations". He noted that it would be "technically infeasible" due to the extreme costs of running such defences.


At the same time, Charles Richard noted that such a state of American defence doesn't necessarily mean that it's under threat by either Moscow or Beijing. He explained that the US relies on the strategic stability ensured by the ability of Washington to "impose [heavy] costs" on any nation, which might try to attack the US, using its own strategic arsenal.

The admiral made his statements during a hearing, which was devoted to the US plans to upgrade its arsenal and develop an appropriate response to new Russian cutting-edge weapons. Moscow recently presented and later deployed Avangard (Russian for "Vanguard" hypersonic missiles, capable of travelling at speeds between 10 and 12 Machs and changing course mid-flight to avoid enemy defences. Russia is also completing the development of one-of-a-kind nuclear-powered ballistic missiles, capable of carrying nuclear warheads.

Appleyard:


https://sputniknews.com/military/202002281078431489-us-defences-are-incapable-of-intercepting-russian-chinese-missiles-navy-admiral-admits/

Missy89, come here and explain this blatant truth. Since you're a member of the armed forces, Americans should know how on earth the trillions of dollars spent on defense can't produced a useful air defense platform. Trump is coming for y'all.

Biodun556:




Inability of the US to intercept 22 Iranian missiles which destroyed the military in Iraq means US lack good missile defence system. The US patriot missile bought by Saudi Arabia had also failed to intercept missiles fired by houthy rebels several times.

illitrate:



I use to think you had an Iota of reasoning but I need to ryme reason in your modulla.

There was no air defence stationed in iraq.

Biodun556:




Inability of the US to intercept 22 Iranian missiles which destroyed the military in Iraq means US lack good missile defence system. The US patriot missile bought by Saudi Arabia had also failed to intercept missiles fired by houthy rebels several times.

Everrest9:
I don't believe this man.

Appleyard:


https://sputniknews.com/military/202002281078431489-us-defences-are-incapable-of-intercepting-russian-chinese-missiles-navy-admiral-admits/

Missy89, come here and explain this blatant truth. Since you're a member of the armed forces, Americans should know how on earth the trillions of dollars spent on defense can't produced a useful air defense platform. Trump is coming for y'all.

Missy89:


It is sad that you still dont understand how things work. This is military politicking. Agencies go to Congressional hearings to complain and get more money for their department with the help of politicians and policy makers with vested interest. Stop reading Sputnik

You should read about the IRON TRIANGLE, maybe you will learn something

Enjoy your weekend

Whyem15:

Yes it is true that they complain a lot to get more funding, but it is also true that it is a criminal offence to lie to congress as such, their complaints are not far from the truths. It is also true that there is no current defense known to man against hypersonic missiles which Russia has developed and in service with the Russian military already and are developing defense mechanisms for it while US and china are just developing the missile technology and are still far away from achieving meaningfully speeds. It is also true that American missile defense system are so ineffective they are almost useless.

Missy89:


Ok

I stopped posting on NL because of 1diotic posts like this. You don't swear in witnesses for every congressional hearing especially ones like this.
Appleyard, Please stop mentioning me on useless threads. Russia can build suyasonic missile for all I care . America's military strength will remain unmatched for decades to come. You can take that to the bank!

Missy89:


Ok

I stopped posting on NL because of 1diotic posts like this. You don't swear in witnesses for every congressional hearing especially ones like this.
Appleyard, Please stop mentioning me on useless threads. Russia can build suyasonic missile for all I care . America's military strength will remain unmatched for decades to come. You can take that to the bank!

Whyem15:

The only 1diot here is you who can't debate without insulting.

Missy89:


It is sad that you still dont understand how things work. This is military politicking. Agencies go to Congressional hearings to complain and get more money for their department with the help of politicians and policy makers with vested interest. Stop reading Sputnik

You should read about the IRON TRIANGLE, maybe you will learn something

Enjoy your weekend

Whyem15:

Yes it is true that they complain a lot to get more funding, but it is also true that it is a criminal offence to lie to congress as such, their complaints are not far from the truths. It is also true that there is no current defense known to man against hypersonic missiles which Russia has developed and in service with the Russian military already and are developing defense mechanisms for it while US and china are just developing the missile technology and are still far away from achieving meaningfully speeds. It is also true that American missile defense system are so ineffective they are almost useless.

Missy89:


Ok

I stopped posting on NL because of 1diotic posts like this. You don't swear in witnesses for every congressional hearing especially ones like this.
Appleyard, Please stop mentioning me on useless threads. Russia can build suyasonic missile for all I care . America's military strength will remain unmatched for decades to come. You can take that to the bank!

Missy89:


When you are done taking screenshots of Wikipedia, find something better to do with your time.

illitrate:
Most of the commentators here are just anti American ignoranmuses. Imagine someone talking about america not being able to defend against Iranian missiles in iraq, there is no missile defence in Iraq. They just look for any avenue to promote russian propaganda.

sunboy:
Saying this doesn’t mean the US doesn’t have element of surprise that the Russians can’t defend themselves against too na. It’s normal for a military to portray themselves as less capable than their adversaries na ... abeg next!

Missy89:
OkI stopped posting on NL because of 1diotic posts like this. You don't swear in witnesses for every congressional hearing especially ones like this.
Appleyard, Please stop mentioning me on useless threads. Russia can build suyasonic missile for all I care .
America's military strength will remain unmatched for decades to come. You can take that to the bank!

GingerBreadMan:
With all your military strength and advanced technology ordinary corona virus enter your land and see how your whole country/economy don scatter ...
Indeed, pride goes before a fall