Conventional Warheads for Long-Range Ballistic Missiles: Background and Issues for Congress

Abstract

The United States has deployed long-range ballistic missiles as a part of its strategic offensive nuclear forces for more than 40 years. In recent years, analysts both inside and outside the government have suggested that the United States deploy conventional warheads on these missiles. This would provide the United States with the ability to strike promptly anywhere in the world, regardless of the presence of overseas bases or nearby naval forces.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 13, 2006
Accession Number
ADA477932

Entities

People

  • Amy F. Woolf

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Craft
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Fleet Ballistic Missiles
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Governments
  • Hypersonic Reentry Vehicles
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles
  • Launchers
  • National Security
  • Prompt Global Strike
  • Rockets
  • Strategic Weapons
  • Theater Ballistic Missiles
  • United States Strategic Command

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Ballistic Missile Meteorology
  • Strategic Security Studies