Conventional Prompt Global Strike and Long-Range Ballistic Missiles: Background and Issues

Woolf, Amy F.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Weapons systems;    Guided missiles;    Intercontinental ballistic missiles;    Missile warheads;    Air Force -- U.S.;   

RP-ID  :  R41464
RP-ID  :  R41464_2013Apr26

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report provides an overview of the rationale for the PGS mission and the possible deployment of conventional warheads on long-range ballistic missiles or boost-glide systems in support of this mission. It then reviews the Air Force and Navy efforts to develop these systems. It summarizes congressional reaction to these proposals, then provides a more detailed account of the issues raised by these concepts and programs.