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SASC Wants Analysis of MEADS Alternatives Before Further Funding

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Monday, June 21st, 2010

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By Marina Malenic The Senate Armed Service Committee's (SASC) version of the FY '11 Defense Authorization Bill would fence funding for a multinational air defense development effort until the Defense Department reports on possible alternatives, thorough future cost estimates and other details of the multibillion-dollar program. "None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2011 and available for the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) may be obligated or…

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