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Gortney Says U.S. On ‘Wrong Side’ Of Ballistic Missile Defense Cost Curve

Gortney Says U.S. On ‘Wrong Side’ Of Ballistic Missile Defense Cost Curve
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The United States is on the “wrong side” of the ballistic missile defense (BMD) cost curve because it shoots down inexpensive rockets with very expensive ones, according to a key officer.U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) chief Adm. William Gortney on Tuesday laid out a game plan for the United States to get on the correct side of the cost curve. He said the United States needs to look at the entire kill chain of these ballistic missiles and “keep them on…

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