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Military Needs To Better Coordinate Which Weapons Systems To Use In Prompt Global Strike: GAO Report

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Monday, May 5th, 2008

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The Department of Defense (DOD) needs to better coordinate which weapons systems should be used, and how they would be selected, for employment in global strike operations, including Prompt Global Strike, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) stated. "While DOD studies and officials recognize a need for a broad, holistic view of global strike development, DOD has not identified and assessed all global-strike-related capabilities and technologies," according to the GAO report. It was compiled for Rep. Ellen O. Tauscher (D-Calif.), chair…

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