Our ability to defeat advanced ballistic missiles, associated countermeasures, cruise missiles and hypersonic glide vehicles requires continued Congressional support of PB investments in sensors (space & ground), improved kill vehicles, and both boost phase defense and left of launch capabilities.
Mazie Hirono: “Our ability to defeat advanced ballistic missiles, associated countermeasures, cruise missiles and hypersonic glide…”
On the recordFebruary 14, 2018
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Hirono highlights the necessity of Congressional support for missile defense advancements.
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