But Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn says the ability to project conventional power without the threat of missile attacks is crucial to the U.S.global security strategy, and its treaty obligations.

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On Saturday, RAF jets and a Royal Navy submarine launched missile attacks on targets.

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Two Aegis ships patrolling in the Sea of Japan could theoretically defend the nation from missile attacks.

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