North Korea’s decision to test fire seven ballistic missiles, in violation of its solemn vow not to do so, underscores the unpredictable, highly dangerous nature of the global ballistic missile threat. Although the largest of those missiles, a Taepodong 2, failed shortly after ignition, it had the potential to deliver a nuclear warhead to parts of the United States. This situation highlights yet again the need for an effective national missile defense.
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