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Killing Enemy Missile In Boost Phase Permits More Shots At Enemy Missiles, Analyst Says; But Other Systems More Used

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Monday, May 4th, 2009

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Gates Said To Think 30 Airborne Lasers Required For Good Global Coverage Against Enemy Ballistic Missiles Ballistic missile defense systems effective against short- or medium-range enemy missiles are "more likely to be used," according to Andrew Krepinevich, president of the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, or CSBA. On the other hand, laser systems are far from being developed and operational as missile defense systems, Krepinevich said. He responded to questions from Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.), chairman of the Senate…

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]

Congress

Counter-Drone Flyaway Kit Used In U.S. In Early Hours Of Iran Strikes, NORTHCOM Head Says

U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) used a counter small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) flyaway kit (FAK) in the early hours of the strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, according to Air […]

Army

Army Taking ‘More Refined’ Approach On Push For Right To Repair Reforms, Obadal Says

After lawmakers decided against including major “right to repair” reforms in the latest defense policy bill, a senior Army official has said the service is continuing its push for authorities […]

Unmanned Systems

Counter-Drone Needs Will Be Addressed In Next NDAA Based On Iran War Lessons, Banks Says

A Republican senator on Armed Services Committee on Thursday said that defending against Iranian drones has been challenge for U.S. warfighters and will be an area of focus in the […]