Proliferation of Precision Strike: Issues for Congress

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By Randy Huiss (au)
Year: 2012
Pages: 44
Binding Paperback
ISBN 978-1-4378-3288-8

Product Code: 1457832887

Description

Todayäó»s new technologies, including the development of precision-guided weaponry, have given rise to new methods of war fighting, thus bringing dramatic change to the operational battlefield. Members of Congress and others will confront significant challenges in making their choices about how to adapt to the continually evolving environment, particularly with respect to what are called äóìprecision strikeäó capabilities. The U.S. took the early lead in the development of precision strike and has enjoyed a monopoly on these systems for over 20 years. However, many experts agree that the U.S. advantage is eroding as these systems spread. Contents of this report: Brief History of Precision Strike; Precision Guided Munitions (PGMs) from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs); Beginnings of Global PGM Use: Non-State Actors; Global Positioning Systems (GPS); Current/Developing Precision Strike Threats: China; Iran; Russia; Potential Implications for Enemy Precision Strike Capabilities Against U.S. Forces; Issues for Congress. Figures. This is a print on demand report.

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