NATO Long-Range Theater Nuclear Force Modernization: Rationale and Utility. (Sanitized)

Abstract

This report deals with the background and rationale for long-range theater nuclear force (TNF) modernization, the roles and utility of long-range TNFs in NATO strategy, and what NATO can and cannot expect from long-range TNF modernization. It includes supporting analyses of the characteristics, costs, and capabilities of alternative cruise and ballistic missile systems; the worldwide and regional balances of NATO and WARSAW Pact nuclear forces; NATO's long-range TNFs and intercontinental nuclear forces that could survive and be available in a war in Europe; potential arms control constraints on long-range TNF modernization; and British nuclear forces and their relevance to NATO's plans for long-range TNF modernization. Keywords: Nuclear weapons; Force structure planning; Surface to surface missiles; Intercontinental ballistic missiles; Cruise missiles; Arms control; Europe; United Kingdom.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA227477

Entities

People

  • A. Laupa
  • D. C. Kephart
  • P. Malone
  • R. W. Dean
  • T. M. Parker

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter WMD
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Defense Systems
  • General Purpose Bombs
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles
  • International Relations
  • Medium Range Ballistic Missiles
  • Short Range Ballistic Missiles
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • Warfare
  • Warning Systems
  • Weapons Effects
  • Western Europe

Readers

  • European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP).
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Strategic Security Studies