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The handover of operational control (OPCON) for South Korean security has been delayed until 2020, keeping military authority in Washington's hands. Additionally, Japan's recent missile launch is discussed, with the hosts noting the high quality and "ICBM-like" appearance of the technology.
Obama Delegation of Missile Technology Export Authority
President Obama signed a memorandum delegating his authority to certify missile technology exports to China to Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke. This move bypasses a 1999 law requiring the President to personally notify Congress 15 days before such exports. Critics point to Locke's history as a lobbyist and the potential for sensitive technology transfers to the People's Republic of China.
Reflecting on the first Iraq War, the hosts discuss the discrepancy between official reports of Patriot missile success and the reality on the ground in Israel. While the U.S. government claimed the missiles were effective at intercepting Scuds, local accounts and later investigations revealed they rarely hit their targets.
