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Experts Challenge Missile Agency's 100% Accuracy Claims

10/28/2025

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The Missile Defense Agency claims 100% accuracy for U.S. missile systems.
Experts argue no weapons system achieves perfection and cite historical test failures.
Retired Lieutenant General Douglas Lute says technology remains inherently imperfect.
Arms-control analyst Joe Cirincione notes the claim relies on selective data.
Critics call the tests 'strapped down chicken tests' and say the Pentagon seeks political narrative under U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.

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Story summary

The Missile Defense Agency claims 100% accuracy for U.S. missile systems.
Experts argue no weapons system achieves perfection and cite historical test failures.
Retired Lieutenant General Douglas Lute says technology remains inherently imperfect.
Arms-control analyst Joe Cirincione notes the claim relies on selective data.
Critics call the tests 'strapped down chicken tests' and say the Pentagon seeks political narrative under U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.