The U.S. Navy’s New Missile Defense Is a Bad Idea

David Axe

Security,

"As a defense against ICBMs, the SM-3 might not work. And even if it does, it might only make America less safe." 

The U.S. Navy will try for the first time to shoot down an intercontinental ballistic missile in the middle phase of the ICBM's flight, the Pentagon announced on Jan. 17, 2018.

But it's not clear the Navy's SM-3 missile is up to the task. Even if it is, its deployment could lead to a dangerous arms race.

The SM-3 announcement...