Yes, it was less than a sentence, making an obligatory allegation that the Chinese and Russians are working on DEW antisatellite systems. An allegation is less than a "confirmation" by a long shot.
But going after ICBMs at apogee is fruitless. The booster burns out in 200-300 seconds from launch, which is maybe 100-200 km altitude (or less, my memory is dim). The post-boost vehicle is separated at the conclusion of the boost, which is well before apogee.
Yes, it was less than a sentence, making an obligatory allegation that the Chinese and Russians are working on DEW antisatellite systems. An allegation is less than a "confirmation" by a long shot.
But going after ICBMs at apogee is fruitless. The booster burns out in 200-300 seconds from launch, which is maybe 100-200 km altitude (or less, my memory is dim). The post-boost vehicle is separated at the conclusion of the boost, which is well before apogee.