Conventional Prompt Global Strike and Long-Range Ballistic Missiles Background and Issues

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Military weapons.

Planning.

Strategy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2011

Summary:

Provides overview of rationale for the Prompt Global Strike (PGS) mission, which would allow the U.S. to strike targets anywhere on earth with conventional weapons in as little as an hour. Examines possible deployment of conventional warheads on long-range ballistic missiles in support of PGS mission. Reviews AF and Navy plans and programs to develop these systems, presents related legislative activity, summarizes Congressional reaction to these proposals, and details issues and concerns raised by these concepts and programs

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division. Conventional Prompt Global Strike and Long-Range Ballistic Missiles

Publisher Number:

CRS-2011-FDT-0447

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