The BMD threat: when and how to intercept - Opinion
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NATO and the US are involved in developing Ballistic missile defense (BMD) capabilities that must provide protection against various threats, which has received global attention. One needs to carefully consider the consequences of employing the defensive missiles. It is assumed that there will be no subsequent ground effects other than debris from the ballistic missile and the interceptor, when a ballistic missile with a high-explosive warhead has been intercepted. The released warfare agent and the missile contained submunitions are the two major contributors to the ground effects after interception. The consequences of intercepting a ballistic missile with a biological or chemical load are complex, which may provide a host of benefits.
TNO Identifier
182995
ISSN
0265-3818
Source
Jane's Defence Weekly, 44(40 (3 October))
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