Secretary of Defense Robert Gates denied he killed the Airborne Laser (ABL) and Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) interceptor rocket programs, when he unveiled his budget proposal for President Obama to review and consider. The Gates proposal drew dismay from some lawmakers and others who favor a strong missile defense, especially since he unveiled his plan just a day after North Korea launched a long-range missile that -- while not functioning perfectly -- still arced over Japan before splashing down in…
Gates Asserts His Budget Plan Doesn’t Kill Airborne Laser, Ground-based Midcourse Defense System By Barring Further Purchases
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