Laser Weapons in Space

Policy and Doctrine

Häftad, Engelska, 2020

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Beskrivning

This book examines the issues surrounding the potential development by the United States of a space-based laser weapons program. It addresses criticisms of the proposed program and considers its future in light of developments in U.S. defense strategy and doctrine.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2020-11-23
Mått:146 x 221 x 15 mm
Vikt:450 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:242
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9780367170066

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Politik och statsskick inom Samhälle och politik

Innehållsförteckning

1. Introduction and Overview of Policy Issues 2. Space-Based Ballistic Missile Defense: An Overview of the Technical Issues 3. Implications of Arms Control Agreements and Negotiations for Space-Based BMD Lasers 4. Space-Based Lasers for Ballistic Missile Defense: Soviet Policy Options 5. Space-Based Lasers and the Evolution of Strategic Thought 6. The Strategic Nuclear Policy of the Reagan Administration: Trends, Problems, and the Potential Relevance of Space based Laser Weapons