US 'prepared' for N Korea missile

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8108313.stm

So, hoping these 'missles and radar' provide the 'support' we need to keep Hawaii afloat. Or maybe if N. Korea blows Japan out of the water the UN will frown sternly on North Korea or search a ship again.


"North Korea has stepped up its missile programme in recent weeks

The US is "in a good position" to protect its territory from a potential North Korean missile strike, US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has said.

His comments came in response to a report that North Korea was considering launching a missile towards Hawaii.

"We do have some concerns if they were to launch a missile to the west in the direction of Hawaii," Mr Gates said.

The US has approved the deployment of missiles and radar to "provide support" in the event of an attack, he added."