US Army hangs back on future interceptor pursuit but continues research
[Defense News]
Jen Judson
,Defense News•August 16, 2020
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army is slowing its pursuit of a future ballistic missile interceptor to replace the Patriot family of missiles, but it is continuing to conduct research on a less expensive, more capable replacement in preparation to field a new missile down the road.
There’s no question a new interceptor — one that will have to keep up with higher performing radars and launchers — will be needed, Army officials told Defense News earlier this month. But the timing on when the Army plans to pursue a new missile has slipped by a year, according to a review of the service’s fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2021 budget request justification documents.
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