Threat modernization in the near term
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:6184404
The continuing effectiveness of space-based interceptors (SBIs) depends critically on the threat modernization rate. Fast-burn missiles could degrade their effectiveness by {approx}50%; early deployment of weapons and decoys could degrade it by a like factor, as could reducing the launch area or mobile missile. Together, these factors would reduce SBI availability a factor of {approx}20 and degrade effectiveness. The result could be a SBI defense that cost as much as the offense. 17 refs.
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOE/DP
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-36
- OSTI ID:
- 6184404
- Report Number(s):
- LA-11825-MS; ON: DE91009228
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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