due to the strong vibration thrusters, can be destroyed by the guidance system of the missile.

to 33 deployed missile interceptor of the us missile defence system have technical flaws and shortcomings that cast doubt on their effectiveness, according to a report of the accounts chamber of the U.S., writes the Los Angeles Times.

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In particular, the soldering joints are vulnerable to corrosion in underground bunkers, where are the interceptors, because there are damp conditions and mold. Given that faulty wiring is directly connected to the power systems and guidance, their rusting may lead to negative consequences.

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in addition, interceptor missiles GMD (Ground-based Midcourse Defense) defects thruster is a small engine designed to aid in maneuvering on target. What kind of fault detected – still a secret, we only know that because of the strong vibration thrusters, can be destroyed by the guidance system of the missile.

These defects have all 33 missiles that were deployed at the air force base Vandenberg in the County of Santa Barbara (California) and Fort Greely in Alaska. Although the Board of the audit chamber recommended to postpone the adoption of new interceptor missiles, military recommendations were not heeded. the

the Assistant Secretary of defense Katharina G. McFarland wrote back and said that the delay in delivery on combat duty new interceptor missiles "unacceptably increases the risk and the Pentagon may lag behind in plans to deploy the GMD system from 33 to 44 interceptors until the end of 2017.

See also: The National Interest: the missile defense system is not capable of protecting the U.S.