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

September 21, 2017 09:57

(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 that this corporation provides will protect the US mainland from a missile attack.

Một tên lửa đạn đạo được Triều Tiên phóng thử. Ảnh: AP
A ballistic missile test-launched by North Korea. Photo: AP

In an exclusive interview with CNBC, when asked if the current missile defense capabilities could protect the United States, Caret said yes, stating that the system is doing “exactly what is needed” to respond in case North Korea prepares to launch a missile.

The top Boeing official said she was honored to lead the group developing the company’s pioneering missile defense systems, calling them “400 people protecting 400 million people.” Boeing said the company is on track to install 44 new interceptors in the system by the end of this year.

Bà Leanne Caret, Phó Chủ tịch tập đoàn Boeing. Ảnh: AP

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

The above information was given by the leader of Boeing Corporation 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 this country./.

Lan Ha

(According to CNBC)

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