Proliferation of Precision Strike: Issues for Congress

Abstract

Iron emerged in the eighth century B.C., helping to usher in the use of cavalry instead of chariots. Today s new technologies, including the development of precision-guided weaponry, have given rise to new methods of war fighting, thus bringing dramatic change to the operational battlefield. As will other decision makers, Members of Congress will confront significant challenges in making their choices about how to adapt to the continually evolving environment, particularly with respect to what are called precision strike capabilities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 14, 2012
Accession Number
ADA584347

Entities

People

  • Randy Huiss

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

Communities of Interest

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

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Geography
  • Guided Bombs
  • Marine Transportation
  • Military Applications
  • Military Organizations
  • Navy
  • Prompt Global Strike
  • Rockets
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Weapons Effects

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.