The Defense Department last year traded away 153 Standard Missile-3 Block IB interceptors as part of a decision to terminate production of the guided missile interceptors in exchange for buying a dozen Standard Missile-3 Block IIA variants, according to a report to Congress. The Missile Defense Agency, in a Selected Acquisition Report to Congress made public last month, detailed changes to near-term procurement plans, that also includes a cut of 67 interceptors to the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system...
