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

Woolf, Amy F.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

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RP-ID  :  R41464
RP-ID  :  R41464_2017Feb03

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

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