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He said that as part of its response Russia would also equip its intercontinental nuclear missiles with systems that would allow them to penetrate prospective missile defenses and would develop ways to knock down the missile shield's control and information facilities.
Dmitry Medvedev, Russia President, Says Missiles May Target U.S. Missile Defense Sites 2011
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Diplomats say Turkey is the preferred, but not the only, choice to locate the missile shield's radar sensors, because of its border with Iran.
Turkey Says It Won't Block NATO Plan Marc Champion 2010
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Now as for the comments on the shield's shape at the time of his deathcap was already wielding the circular shield given him by Pres.
Captain America Found in The Incredible Hulk Deleted Scene | /Film 2008
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But that only makes sense if you agree that the Shuttle is unsafe and operating at high altitudes is risky due to the delicate heat shield's incompatibility with debris (which the shuttle's own tank happily produces).
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But that only makes sense if you agree that the Shuttle is unsafe and operating at high altitudes is risky due to the delicate heat shield's incompatibility with debris (which the shuttle's own tank happily produces).
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I'm not going to speculate out loud on what a sequel or Cap movie would entail regarding the shield's brief appearance in this film.
Captain America's Shield Found in Iron Man?! « FirstShowing.net 2008
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Not to mention the fact that the blasted shield's bigger than me and the kender put together" "
Finnegan teoriza la practica de cuerdas Carlos G.Tonda 2010
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In the communiqué, NATO said "ballistic missile proliferation poses an increasing threat" to NATO countries, and recognized the missile shield's "substantial contribution" to security.
NATO Backs Bush's Goal of a Missile-Defense System in Europe 2008
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The shield's stated aim is to protect the U.S. and its allies from attacks by U. S.-deemed "rogue states" such as Iran and North Korea.
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Patriot missiles as the price for deploying the shield's interceptor rockets in northern Poland could still upset White House hopes of finalizing the project before President Bush steps down.
Fed's Evolving Role 2008
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