John McCain actually said...

the Aegis BMD program is putting the SM-3 Block 1B at risk for cost growth and schedule delays by planning to begin manufacturing in 2010 before its critical technologies have been demonstrated in a realistic environment.

Context

McCain questions the timing of manufacturing SM-3 Block 1B missiles before technology readiness.

02/01/2010

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