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Hypersonic missile nonproliferation : hindering the spread of a new class of weapons / Richard H. Speier, George Nacouzi, Carrie A. Lee, Richard M. Moore.
Van Pelt Library UG1312.B34 S64 2017
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Speier, Richard, author.
- Nacouzi, George, author.
- Lee, Carrie A. (Carrie Ann), author.
- Moore, Richard M., author.
- Series:
- Research report (Rand Corporation) ; RR-2137-CC.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Ballistic missiles.
- Ballistic missile defenses.
- Nuclear nonproliferation.
- Arms control.
- Security, International--21st century.
- Security, International.
- Physical Description:
- xix, 133 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Santa Monica, Calif. : RAND Corporation, [2017]
- Summary:
- This report examines the implications of the proliferation of hypersonic missiles and possible measures to hinder it. This report first explores some of the potential strategic implications of the proliferation of hypersonic missile technology beyond the three major powers, the United States, Russia, and China. It then examines the process of such proliferation. And finally, it discusses possible means for hindering such proliferation. Book jacket.
- Contents:
- Chapter 1 Introduction: What This Report Addresses 1
- Chapter 2 Strategic Consequences of Hypersonic Missile Proliferation 7
- Principal Characteristics of HGVs 8
- Principal Characteristics of HCMs 11
- Long-Term Planning Perspectives for HGV and HCM Technologies 15
- Strategic Implications of Hypersonic Weapons 16
- The Broader Picture of Increased Risk 18
- Chapter 3 Ongoing Hypersonic Technology Proliferation 21
- Committed Governments 22
- R&D in Less-Committed Countries 28
- International Cooperation 29
- Claimed Reasons for Pursuing Hypersonic Technology 31
- Challenges Posed for Controlling Proliferation 32
- Summary 34
- Chapter 4 Hindering Hypersonic Missile Proliferation 35
- Unilateral Measures 35
- Multilateral Measures 37
- Potential Export Controls 39
- Is the Missile Technology Control Regime Adaptable to Hypersonic Technology? 42
- Recommended Items to Control 44
- Chapter 5 Conclusions 47.
- Notes:
- "Rand National Security Research Division."
- "Sponsored by the Carnegie Corporation."
- "RR-2137-CC"--Back cover.
- Includes bibliographical references (page 117-133).
- ISBN:
- 9780833099167
- 0833099167
- OCLC:
- 1021261689
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