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General Category => Military/Defense News => Topic started by: rangerrebew on January 14, 2020, 02:38:43 pm

Title: Why The Pentagon Is Testing New Medium-Range Ballistic Missiles
Post by: rangerrebew on January 14, 2020, 02:38:43 pm

January 14, 2020

Why The Pentagon Is Testing New Medium-Range Ballistic Missiles

A message to Russia and China.
by Kris Osborn
 

Key point: An ability to fire 500km land-fired cruise missiles brings a number of substantial implications.

(Washington, D.C.) The Pentagon fired-off a new prototype conventionally-configured, ground-launched ballistic missile as part of a broader effort to increase medium-range attack options and further fortify deterrence efforts.

The missile launch, according to a Pentagon statement, took place earlier this month at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.

https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/why-pentagon-testing-new-medium-range-ballistic-missiles-113246

Title: Re: Why The Pentagon Is Testing New Medium-Range Ballistic Missiles
Post by: Fishrrman on January 14, 2020, 11:18:51 pm

In case we have to go to war with Mexico or Venezuela... ?    ;)