Why Is It So Hard to Shoot Down a Missile? The U.S. has a system in place guarding it from intercontinental ballistic missiles. But it's by no means foolproof. Here's why. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Venezuela Military Backs Maduro, as Russia Warns U.S. Not to InterveneGreece Expected to Approve Macedonia Name Change, Defying Street ProtestsItaly Wrongly Deprived Amanda Knox of Legal Counsel, Court RulesRussia Warns U.S. Against Venezuela InterventionUkraine’s Ex-President Is Convicted of Treason, as He Watches From RussiaAfter a Tarnished Election, Opposition Figure Takes Over in Congo