U.S. congressional investigators say $US-multibillion missile defense system for Europe faces problems that can be corrected, but the ‘adjustments’ could stir a diplomatic row with Russia.
Secret U.S. Defense Department studies cast doubt on whether a multibillion-dollar missile defense system planned for Europe will ever be able to protect the U.S. from Iranian missiles as intended, congressional investigators say.
![A Ghader missile is launched from the area near the Iranian port of Jask port A Ghader missile is launched from the area near the Iranian port of Jask port](https://www.haaretz.com/polopoly_fs/1.502589.1360491856%21/image/3038919122.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_640/3038919122.jpg)
A Ghader missile is launched from the area near the Iranian port of Jask port on the shore of the Oman Sea during an Iranian navy drill, Jan. 1, 2013. – Photo by AP
Military officials say they believe the problems can be overcome and are moving forward with plans. Continue Reading »