There seems to be general consensus in our delegation that at least one (probably more) radar(s) is (are) needed in our islands to detect and track incoming or transiting strategic nuclear delivery vehicle traffic in the mid Pacific - - and all integrated into our nation’s layered missile defense in depth architecture.



But some may believe we need a bit more than the capability of sensors to tell us how many minutes we have left to kiss our behinds good bye before the first DPRK warhead mushrooms above one of their designated ground zeros.



For that we should consider [1] the combination of AN/TPY-2 radar and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile launchers, [2] off shore Navy Aegis combatants capable of launching SM3 missile interceptors, and [3] one or more Aegis ashore launch facilities. These are expensive options, but consider the alternative of continuing passively to lie naked in the face of increasing risk with crossed fingers.