U.S. seeks missile-defence shields for Asia, Mideast
 

27-03-12 05:06 AM

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is seeking to build regional shields against ballistic missiles in both Asia and the Middle East akin to a controversial defence system in Europe, a senior Pentagon official disclosed on Monday. The effort may complicate U.S. ties with Russia and China, both of which fear such defences could harm their security even though the United States says they are ...

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