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Systems that intercept incoming missiles are primarily defensive, though I expect it would be simple enough to use those same interceptors offensively. But as long as there are other offensive weapons and a defensive need it wouldn't make sense to do so.
We shouldn't send defenses sivw weapons to a state acting like nazi Germany
I totally agree. I was just noting the singular example of what I would consider to be a defensive weapon.