Deploying Missile Defense: Major Operational Challenges

Authors

M. Elaine Bunn, Center for Strategic Research, Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University

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Description

If all goes according to plan, by the end of 2004, the United States will deploy eight ground-based midcourse defense (GMD) interceptors¹ in Alaska and California, along with land-, sea-, and space-based sensors and the command and control systems to support the interceptors. By the end of 2005, 12 more GMD interceptors will be added, along with additional sensors and interceptor missiles on Navy ships.

Document Type

Policy Brief

Publication Date

8-2004

Publication

Strategic Forum

Publisher

National Defense University Press

City

Washington, DC

Recommended Citation

Bunn, M. Elaine, "Deploying Missile Defense: Major Operational Challenges" (2004). Strategic Forums. 103.
https://digitalcommons.ndu.edu/strategic-forums/103