Missile Defense Capability: Can We Effectively Counter the Threat?
Abstract
Recent economic conditions have impacted a myriad of defense budgets around the world. The demand for savings has caused the United States, as well as some of its allies, to reconsider defense spending across a number of different capabilities. Among many weapons systems that require technology that is constantly changing, missile defense is certainly one that necessitates ongoing funding to deal with both advances in product development, as well as increases in inventory by current or potential adversaries. This paper will examine current U.S. and Allied missile defense capabilities and strategies to determine if they are sufficient to protect against an adversary s attack. This examination will include a review of current U.S. and Allied missile defense strategy, as well as a comparison of that defensive capability against the offensive capability of current and potential adversaries. It will also identify potential gaps that exist and make recommendations for the way forward in missile defense capability for the U.S. and Allies.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 16, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA562079
Entities
People
- Robert P. Wade
Organizations
- United States Army War College