Democrats question Trump's push for space-based missile defense capabilities

By Justin Doubleday / January 17, 2019 at 3:59 PM
Congressional Democrats are pushing back on elements of the recently unveiled Missile Defense Review, calling into question the cost and feasibility of potentially deploying a space-based interceptor layer. The MDR released this week calls for " urgent investment " in new capabilities to counter missile threats from Russia and China. It notes the important role space will play in defending against ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and hypersonic weapons, among other threats. "My upcoming budget will invest in a space-based missile...

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