36 launchers, 14 radars in proposed Guam missile defense system

36 launchers, 14 radars in proposed Guam missile defense system

Guam’s missile defense system could see 36 launchers and 14 radars, according to the final environmental impact statement released by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency.

Urgent project: Guam missile defense system will take a decade to complete

Final environmental impact statement now availableBy Mar-Vic CaguranganWhile the proposed Guam missile defense system is considered an urgent project in response to the “rapidly evolving threats” in the region, it will take 10 years to complete its construction and deployment, according to the Department of Defense.“Currently, U.S. forces are capable of defending Guam against today's regional ballistic missile threats. However, regional missile …