The conventional defense of Europe: New technologies and new strategies
Although in recent times there has developed a wide consensus on the desirability of improving the conventional defense of Western Europe in order to reduce reliance on the early use of nuclear weapons, there are widely diverging views as to how this should be done and at what costs. Proposals have been advanced for the acquisition of new ''emerging technologies'' and the adoption of innovative ''deep strike'' and ''follow-on forces attack'' strategies. These, and others, have provoked a deepening debate about such fundamental questions as the proper assessment of the military balance in Europe and the extent to which the defense of Europe should become non-nuclear, and the five authors, recognized experts with governmental experience, present contrasting and often opposing points of view on these important issues.
- OSTI ID:
- 5376611
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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