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Hyten Argues For Faster Development, More Risk Tolerance

Tuesday, August 8th, 2017

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Hyten Argues For Faster Development, More Risk Tolerance

Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command. Photo: U.S. Air Force.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- The commander of U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) said the American defense establishment has to move faster under the threat of being outpaced by its adversaries, particularly in the space and missile defense realms.The U.S. is currently being outpaced by its adversaries in defense matters because in recent decades the country has forgotten how to move fast in development and acquisition, Gen. John Hyten, the commander of STRATCOM said here Tuesday at the Space and Missile Defense Symposium.This…

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