National missile defense "...a generic term is a type of missile defense: a military strategy and associated systems to shield an entire country against incoming Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs). The missiles could be intercepted by other missiles, or possibly by lasers. They could be intercepted near the launch point (boost phase), during flight through space (mid-course phase), or during atmospheric descent (terminal phase)...."
Reference: en.wikipedia.org Tag Under:
Define: Missile Defense.
Missile budget cut still stands "...a reduction in the number of missiles deployed - plans called for as many as 44 total in Alaska and California - and less money for continued testing and future improvements of the system. There are currently 30 missiles deployed in Alaska and at Vandenberg..."
Reference: www.al.com .
Republicans Firing... "...some Somali Sinbad realized that Mr. Obama had cut back on missile defense, showing the United States' weakness, and so decided to attack...."
Reference: www.nytimes.com .
National missile defense 
