army  But putting these missiles near the border  threatens Russian  existence, though it would give the US an advantage in a limited conventional war.  The missiles can carry nuclear or conventional bombs, and the Russians are anxious- they can't tell whether a missile has a nuke or a conventional bomb, so they need to react dramatically.  This article suggests that the Army, Navy, Air Force,and  the  weapons companies are starting to develop these missiles as a way to gain funds, employees, and power over each other.