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Yes. During the cold war, the US was under constant threat of ICBM attack from the USSR. Due to the Anti-Ballistic Missile treaty, the US was prevented from developing interceptors to shoot down those ICBM's.
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Who has the strongest nuclear weapons in the world?
If by strongest you mean highest yield, I believe this would be Russia. Current treaties allow them higher yield weapons because their ICBMs are somewhat less accurate than US ICBMs.
Why were ICBMs created?
ICBMs were developed by both the United States and the Soviet Union during the cold war in insure mutually assured destruction if either country were to be attacked. Basically, the Soviets threatened the United States, and the United States responded by threatening to level Russia with nukes (ICBMs) if they attacked. The Soviets responded likewise, and therefore, not shots were ever fired because both nations feared a nuclear reprisal by the other.
To counter the communist threat in Europe the US took what action?
The US maintained troops in Europe.
What country has the most nuclear bombs?
At the current time Russia has the most, followed closely by the US. These are controlled by limits set by START. The treaty allows Russia more and higher yield bombs because their ICBMs are slightly less accurate.
Why did colonist consider taxation a threat to their freedom?
The colonists of the United States colonies considered British taxation a threat to their freedom. These taxes were put in place for the betterment of Britain, and the colonists felt they would never have economic freedoms.
Did the intercontinental ballistic missiles able to reach the US?
Yes, foreign ICBMs were perfectly capable of reaching the US, and US ICBMs were just as capable of reaching back.
Which rockets are built to go into space?
The first successful rockets built to go into space were ICBMs: the Soviet Sputnik I & II were launched on military ICBMs, the US Mercury spacecraft were launched on military ICBMs (Redstone & Atlas), the US Gemini spacecraft were launched on military ICBMs (Titan II). IIRC, the Delta & Saturn rockets were the first successful rockets built to go into space that didn't begin as military ICBMs. Although most Deltas are launched from Vandenberg AFB. The European Arian was the first commercial rocket built to go into space.
What 3 foreign terrorist organizations that are considered to pose the greatest threat to the US?
what 3 foreign terrorists organizations are the bigges threat to the united states
Who has the strongest nuclear weapons in the world?
If by strongest you mean highest yield, I believe this would be Russia. Current treaties allow them higher yield weapons because their ICBMs are somewhat less accurate than US ICBMs.
Where are some located?
I found ICBMs in California on Google earth. I found ICBMs in California on Google earth.
Are asteroids not a threat to us?
asteroids are a threat to us
Where are some rockets located?
I found ICBMs in California on Google earth. I found ICBMs in California on Google earth.
Are hackers considered an environmental threat?
No, Just a online threat.
What are three foreign terrorist organizations that are considered to pose the greatest threat to the US?
Al-Qaede, Taliban, Wahhabism
Why is it considered a global threat?
death
What is considered an Environmental Threat?
fire
What is An adversary that is capable of collecting and exploiting information and has expressed the intent to do so is considered?
A threat actor.
