U.S. Announces New Missile Defense System To Counter Threats From Russia, China

via Military Update U.S. Announces New Missile Defense System To Counter Threats From Russia, China The United States has announced the deployment of a new missile defense system in Alaska in order to counter potential threats from Russia and China. The $1.5 billion system will be able to shoot down intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and nuclear warheads.