Where Now National Missile Defense?

Abstract

The United States does not have a National Missile Defense (NMD) system capable of protecting it from attack by Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles. Given the nature of the terrorist activities on 11 September 2001, is there less of a need for National Missile Defense, or is the need even stronger? This paper will look at National Missile Defense in the context of the program's history, todays new strategic environment, and the threat. It will assess the need for a defensive system and outline options for moving forward. It concludes with a recommended course of action.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 09, 2002
Accession Number
ADA404491

Entities

People

  • Kevin Norgaard

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Ballistic Missiles
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • Defense Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of State
  • Early Warning Systems
  • Governments
  • Homeland Defense
  • Homeland Security
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • National Security
  • New York
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Terrorists
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Strategic Security Studies