America would still be safe if North Korea launched a missile right now

(Baonghean.vn) - On September 20, Ms. Leanne Caret - Director of Defense, Aviation and Security and Vice President of Boeing Corporation said that the current missile defense system provided by this corporation will protect the US mainland from a missile attack.

A ballistic missile test-launched by North Korea. Photo: AP

Asked in an exclusive interview with CNBC whether the current missile defense capabilities could protect the United States, Caret said yes, stating that the system was doing “exactly what it needs to do” to respond in the event of a North Korean missile launch.

The top Boeing executive said she was honored to lead the company’s pioneering missile defense system, calling it “400 people protecting 400 million people.” Boeing said it was on track to install 44 new interceptors by the end of the year.

Ms. Leanne Caret - Vice President of Boeing Corporation. Photo: AP

The information was released by the Boeing Group's leader one day after US President Donald Trump, in his first speech before the United Nations General Assembly, strongly warned the nuclear-armed country of North Korea and countries trading with it./.

Lan Ha

(According to CNBC)