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INTERVIEW: N. Korea capable of overwhelming U.S. homeland missile defense: expert
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Fusion42 · 10 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
North Korea has significantly advanced its nuclear and missile capabilities to a level that could overwhelm U.S. homeland missile defenses and challenge allied defenses in Asia. Diplomatic efforts have stalled with concerns that current U.S. approaches may fail to meaningfully reduce North Korea's nuclear threat.
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Your defence tech needs to prepare for North Korea's nuclear weapons overwhelming US interceptors. Diplomatic talks risk failing to limit Pyongyang's arsenal, making resilience and contingency planning urgent.
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