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House Panel Cuts Missile Defense Authorizations; Backers Oppose Them

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Thursday, May 8th, 2008

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By Dave Ahearn The House Armed Services Committee strategic forces subcommittee added to some established missile defense programs but cut authorizations for some newer developmental programs, reductions that program supporters have vowed to fight in full committee action scheduled for Wednesday. Cuts were voted in the European Missile Defense, Airborne Laser (ABL), Kinetic Energy Interceptor (KEI), Multiple Kill Vehicle (MKV) and other programs, while the subcommittee approved authorization increases for the Aegis, Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) and other…

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