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Friday, November 18, 2011

Supersonic missiles tested - with interesting nuclear angle...

I just heard this on NPR this evening and thought it was worth sharing.  New supersonic missile technology is being tested by the U.S.  One of the reasons claimed for wanting such technology is to create an efficient global strike mechanism for conventional weapons that isn't easily confused for nuclear missiles. 

Check out the audio clip:
http://www.npr.org/2011/11/18/142518959/army-successfully-tests-hypersonic-missile

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