This book examines the issues surrounding the potential development by the United States of a space-based laser weapons program. It addresses criticisms of the proposed program and considers its future in light of developments in U.S. defense strategy and doctrine.
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This book examines the issues surrounding the potential development by the United States of a space-based laser weapons program. It addresses criticisms of the proposed program and considers its future in light of developments in U.S. defense strategy and doctrine.
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1. Introduction and Overview of Policy Issues 2. Space-Based Ballistic Missile Defense: An Overview of the Technical Issues 3. Implications of Arms Control Agreements and Negotiations for Space-Based BMD Lasers 4. Space-Based Lasers for Ballistic Missile Defense: Soviet Policy Options 5. Space-Based Lasers and the Evolution of Strategic Thought 6. The Strategic Nuclear Policy of the Reagan Administration: Trends, Problems, and the Potential Relevance of Space based Laser Weapons
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ISBN
9780367170066
Publisert
2020-11-23
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
312 gr
Høyde
221 mm
Bredde
146 mm
Aldersnivå
U, G, 05, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
242

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