Missile Defense: Actions are Needed to Enhance Testing & Accountability

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Year: 2004
Pages: 135
Binding Paperback

Product Code: 0756742471

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Robert E. Levin (au); Barbara Haynes (au). The DoD has treated ballistic missile defense (BMD) as a priority since the mid-1980s & has invested tens of billions of dollars to R&D such capabilities. In 2002, 2 key events transformed DoD’s approach in this area: (1) the Sec. of Def. consolidated existing BMD elements into a single acq’n. program & placed them under the mgmt. of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA); & (2) the Pres. directed MDA to begin fielding an initial configuration, or block, of BMD capabilities in 2004. MDA estimates that it will need $53 billion between FY 2004 & 2009 to continue the development, fielding, & evolution of BMDs. This report assessed the extent to which MDA achieved program goals in FY 2003. Also considers shortcomings in how MDA defines its goals. Charts & tables.

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