More for Less-An Arms Control Strategy for the 1990s

Abstract

Strategic nuclear force structure requirements for the l99Os must be considered in light of the changing security environment, and particularly in terms of the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks (START). Because START will shape the relative strategic capabilities of the US and Soviet Union for the foreseeable future, it is imperative that the US devise the most cost-effective nuclear deterrent force possible within expected START constraints. The authors examine a number of force structure alternatives as to triad size and composition (or tetrad, if cruise missiles are considered) to determine how we might obtain the best possible deterrent guarantee for the best price under START limitations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA424802

Entities

People

  • Eric E. Sundberg
  • Randall E. Wooten

Organizations

  • Air University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter WMD
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Anti-Ballistic Missiles
  • Arms Control
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Deterrence
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • International Relations
  • Military Organizations
  • National Security
  • Security
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Strategic Security Studies