The spread of cruise missiles has become for Washington a threat to which the military leadership of the United States there is nothing to answer, writes Business Insider.
“If missile defense has already established itself as a key element of military capability, then opposed to cruise missiles is much more slowly”, — quoted words of senior researcher with the Washington-based Center for strategic and international studies (CSIS) Thomas Karako.
According to him, the missile defense system the U.S. should adapt this type of threats, given that the most advanced militarily, enemies of the Americans, Russia and China have long-range missiles.
Karako believes that the threat of strike cruise missiles need to be eliminated before the actual launch. According to the expert, a comprehensive approach should include the development of tools operating in cyberspace, the development of diplomatic non-proliferation programs of such type of weapon or, for example, the improvement of the existing armed “Tomahawk” (BGM-109).
But while a holistic approach will not be created, the U.S. will remain highly vulnerable to the threat posed by cruise missiles, the article says.
