Missile Defense Challenges
Annie discusses the complexities of intercepting incoming ICBMs, revealing that current systems only succeed about 50% of the time. She highlights the limitations of existing missile defense systems like THAAD and Aegis, emphasizing that they are not equipped to handle large-scale nuclear threats effectively. The conversation raises critical concerns about national security and the implications of a single nuclear weapon getting through defenses.In this clip
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Annie Jacobsen: Nuclear War, CIA, KGB, Aliens, Area 51, Roswell & Secrecy | Lex Fridman Podcast #420
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