
The U.S. Department of Defense is considering “potential improvements in cruise missile defense” as part of its ballistic missile defense review, according to a nominee for a high-level Pentagon job.“If confirmed, I look forward to participating in this review and examining potential additional capabilities,” said John Rood, President Donald Trump’s pick to be undersecretary of defense for policy. Rood’s comments came in response to a written question from the Senate Armed Services Committee, which held a hearing on his nomination…