He will keep raising the bar for the systems because it is easy to do, for example, it cannot stop a MIRV’ed missile with diamond coated warheads with a simultaneous coastal cruise missle launch and space alien attack.

To show his disingenuousness he also opposes space based defensive systems more due to, I beleive, the fear that it might work.

He has never liked systems that may give the US a military advantage, why?, who knows.

My point being he will never support any missile defense system

* Test to establish operational criteria;”

Has been done, and it’s continuing. Perhaps Coyle needs to review the previously-approved test plan.

“* Test to demonstrate whether it can handle multiple incoming missiles, “not just two or three;””

“Not just two or three” is outside the scope of the system. I mean, that’s the thing–this isn’t SUPPOSED to be Reagan’s “impenetrable shield”, it’s supposed to be a deterrent to small-scale missile programs.

“* Test to ensure it can overcome both countermeasures and decoys;”

Has been done, and it’s continuing. See above re: test plan.

“* Test to ensure the systems can function “in less than ideal conditions” such as dark and in bad weather.”

…the dark. The DARK.

This is a joke, right? He’s just joking, making a funny here? I mean, seriously, THE DARK?!