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来源类型 | REPORT |
规范类型 | 报告 |
Sea-Based Missile Defense | |
Andrew J. Grotto; Rebecca Grant | |
发表日期 | 2008-09-08 |
出版年 | 2008 |
语种 | 英语 |
概述 | Report from Andrew Grotto and Rebecca Grant provides near- and long-term recommendations and analysis for expanding sea-based missile defense. |
摘要 | Read the full report (pdf) Sea-based missile defense options are expanding. The fleet is rapidly evolving from a limited, experimental system to an operational, battle-ready missile defense capability. Since 2002, there have been numerous successful tests of realistic engagement scenarios. Sea-based missile defense works – and it’s ready to do more. The United States Navy plans to deploy a fleet of 18 cruisers and destroyers equipped to engage missiles from the sea before the end of the decade. Multiple theater commanders want and need the assets. Several allies are also major players in sea-based defenses. The United States has partnered with Japan in expanding Aegis capabilities, and cooperative activity with several other allies is ongoing. Sea-based missile defense Aegis has the potential to serve the security interests of the United States and its allies around the globe. This promising track record of performance is the result of focused, sustained investment. Sea-based missile defenses are now a full-fledged option for demonstrating commitment, preventing rogue states from holding allies at risk in the battlespace, and intercepting launches in critical areas. This investment should continue. Near-term modifications to the Aegis system will expand the range of what can be done with sea-based assets. Improvements to radar tracking components and development of new missiles will lay the groundwork for future flexibility. Looking ahead, future intercepts may require a missile with more speed and punch to better protect the United States and its allies from emerging ballistic missile capabilities in rogue states such as Iran and North Korea. Read the full report (pdf) |
主题 | Foreign Policy and Security |
URL | https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/security/reports/2008/09/08/4930/sea-based-missile-defense/ |
来源智库 | Center for American Progress (United States) |
资源类型 | 智库出版物 |
条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.153/handle/2XGU8XDN/434488 |
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714 | Andrew J. Grotto,Rebecca Grant. Sea-Based Missile Defense. 2008. |
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