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It's missing the point somewhat. Dead Hand is Russia's nuclear deterrent against Russia. It would make no sense to broadcast it's existence to US. Why would Ru
by Ygg2 12y ago
It's missing the point somewhat. Dead Hand is Russia's nuclear deterrent against Russia. It would make no sense to broadcast it's existence to US.
Why would Russia need deterrent against Russia? Some people in charge were wary of America and wanted a preemptive nuclear attack, to thwart chance of total nuclear annihilation. Dead Hand in theory allows Russia to deliver a Strike from beyond, thereby removing need for premature nuclear annihilation.
- Spooky23 12y agoThe other thing to consider that the same capability probably exists in the US for the same purpose. Otherwise, those flocks of geese on the DEW line and similar screw-ups would have brought on nuclear annihilation.