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DoD Should Examine Role Of Hypersonic Cruise Missiles In Prompt Global Strike, Expert Says

Wednesday, September 4th, 2013

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The Defense Department should financially compete long-range hypersonic cruise missiles with ballistic and boost-glide systems if it determines there is no potential role for long-range hypersonic cruise missiles distinct from conventional prompt global strike (CPGS), according to an expert on missile issues. James Acton, a senior associate in the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace’s nuclear policy program, said in his report released yesterday, Silver Bullet? Asking the Right Questions About Conventional Prompt Global Strike, this approach would help ensure that the…

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