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Missile Defense

Sequestration Would Critically Impact Vital New Programs, MDA Director Says

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, March 18th, 2015

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If sequestration returns in fiscal year 2016, it would impact new programs vital to protecting the nation, the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) director told the Senate Appropriations defense panel Wednesday.“Depending on how deep the cuts go, would be how deep I (would need) to go not just into new starts but other capability and testing we’re working on outside of that,” Vice Adm. James Syring said. “There would be deep ramifications…”Syring follows in the footsteps of military leaders who deplore…

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