An independent study commissioned by the Office of the Secretary of Defense concludes that the Medium Extended Air Defense System program should continue, according to an industry official. Pentagon officials are reviewing these findings before making a decision on the fate of the multinational missile defense program. The study also advocated a number of program changes, including aligning the Army's new Integrated Battle Command System with MEADS, said Michael Trotsky, Lockheed Martin vice president for air and missile defense systems,...
