"It will increase our understanding of each other's capability and proficiencies, enhancing our ability to operate together.

VOA: standard.2009.10.20

It was more a general conversation about the capability and about the possibility."

VOA: standard.2009.05.06

He adds that the newer version has a shorter launch time, better deterrent capability, and that it is a two-stage rocket using solid fuel that is highly maneuverable.

VOA: standard.2009.12.18

Mill er says U.S.missile defense capability is not as good as it should be in some areas, particularly the Middle East, but he expects that to change significantly,and soon.

VOA: standard.2010.03.26

He is replacing it with a plan that would provide a combined land- and sea-based capability more quickly, focused on shorter range missiles Iran could use to threaten Europe, with the option of expanding later to cover longer range missiles if necessary.

VOA: standard.2009.10.23

U.S.Defense Secretary Robert Gates said in a Senate hearing that the missile tested by Iran was likely in the lower end of a 2,000 to 2,500 kilometer capability, but added U.S.officials could not yet say if it hit its target as claimed by Tehran.

VOA: standard.2009.05.20