NATO long-range theater nuclear force modernization: Rationale and utility. (sanitized). Final report, 15 October 1978-31 January 1980
This report deals with the background and rationale for long-range theater nuclear force (TNF) modernization, the roles and utility of long-range TNFs in NATO strategy, and what NATO can and cannot expect from long-range TNF modernization. It includes supporting analyses of the characteristics, costs, and capabilities of alternative cruise and ballistic missile systems; the worldwide and regional balances of NATO and WARSAW Pact nuclear forces; NATO's long-range TNFs and intercontinental nuclear forces that could survive and be available in a war in Europe; potential arms control constraints on long-range TNF modernization; and British nuclear forces and their relevance to NATO's plans for long-range TNF modernization.
- Research Organization:
- Rand Corp., Santa Monica, CA (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6366548
- Report Number(s):
- AD-A-227477/7/XAB; RAND/R--2512-DNA-SAN; CNN: DNA001-79-C-0034
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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