US missile defence will not protect Hawaii from North Korea: expert

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Updated July 3, 2009 10:56:19

North Korea has test-fired four missiles into the Sea of Japan and is threatening to launch a long-range missile, which it claims is capable of hitting Hawaii.

But missile defence expert Taylor Dinerman doesn't believe US ground- and sea-based defence assets can protect Hawaii against North Korean missiles.

Presenter: Geraldine Coutts
Speakers: Taylor Dinerman, freelance journalist specialising in missile defence

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