Export missile defense?
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The agreement between the US and Japan to jointly develop a theater ballistic missile defense (TBMD) system in 1999 will most likely prompt requests from other nations threatened by BMs. Taiwan has already expressed its interest in TBMD, while Israel has deployed the Arrow system with US assistance. While TBMD is considered purely defensive, the exportation of TBMD technology has become a major issue. US policymakers who will make the decision on whether or not to export TBMD technology should consider ten critical questions. Furthermore, the armed services, in general, and the Navy, in particular, should be allowed to become involved with the decision to spread TBMD capability.
Publication Name: Proceedings of the US Naval Institute
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0041-798X
Year: 2000
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No silver bullet in missile defense
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The challenged posed by theater ballistic missile defense (TBMD) is an intricate problem that will not be addressed with a single solution. The pillars of TBMD, attack operations, active defense, passive defense, and command control, communications, and intelligence, need to be utilized in an integreated and synchronized way to address the threat of mobile theater missiles. Even with the development of the Theater High Altitude Air Defense System (THAAD), Navy Theater Wide (NTW) and other systems, some theater ballistic missiles will still be launched and some of those launched will find its target.
Publication Name: Proceedings of the US Naval Institute
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0041-798X
Year: 1999
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There are limits on sea-based NMD
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The Aegis defense system aboard navy warships can be used for anti-ballistic missile defense. However, program and operational capability limitations, budgetary constraints and effects on nuclear arms control treaties hinder its potential use as a defensive system. Successful use of Aegis systems for sea-based ballistic missile defense allows for lesser dependence on land-based radars, can engage incoming missiles at the soonest possible time at a high success rate and gives the opportunity to depend less on land based defense systems.
Publication Name: Proceedings of the US Naval Institute
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0041-798X
Year: 1999
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