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America needs a comprehensive ballistic missile defense system that employs a multilayered defense system of sea, ground, and space-based systems.

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North Korean Provocations Highlight Continuing Need for Homeland Missile Defense Patty-Jane Geller

Dec 7, 2022 4 min read

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The Nuclear Sea-Launched Cruise Missile: Worth the Investment for Deterrence Patty-Jane Geller

May 16, 2022 25 min read

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Israel’s Laser Missile Defenses Show Promise for the Future

Feb 17, 2022 3 min read

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On Nukes, China Aims for Parity With U.S.—or Maybe More Peter Brookes

Oct 4, 2021 3 min read

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China Is Rapidly Expanding Its Nuclear Force: Should the U.S. Be Concerned? Patty-Jane Geller

Sep 29, 2021 3 min read

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Putin Bragging on Nukes Shows Insecurity Peter Brookes

Mar 7, 2018 2 min read

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Missile Defense Test Shows America's Body Armor is Getting Stronger Steven P. Bucci, PhD

Jun 10, 2017 2 min read

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U.S. Missile Defense Policy After Russia’s Actions in Ukraine Michaela Dodge, Ph.D.

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