Baker Spring writes:  The concept of an EMP strike may be seen by the public as abstract, but the devastating consequences would be very real for the victims. Congress should not let the Obama Administration ignore this menace.  Defensive options for addressing future EMP attacks are not beyond America's capacity. Pursuing these options starts with updating intelligence on EMP capabilities and emerging threats; it ends with putting specific defensive systems in place, such as a modified version of the Navy's sea-based ballistic missile defense interceptors capable of intercepting and destroying short-range ballistic missile EMP delivery systems. – Heritage Foundation