From http://www.military.com/daily-news/2012/09/12/nrc-dump-boost-phase-ballistic-missile-defense.html

 

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NRC: Dump Boost-Phase Ballistic Missile Defense

Sep 12, 2012

Aviation Week's DTI | by Michael Fabey

 

 

The Pentagon and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) should reconsider any ballistic missile defense (BMD) missions focused on boost-phase systems, a recent National Research Council report says.

 

The report can be found at:

 

http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13189

The Pentagon and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) should reconsider any ballistic missile defense (BMD) missions focused on boost-phase systems, a recent National Research Council report says.

 

Lots of good material in the report. I only read the summary of findings in depth (so far) but there is obviously much more valuable data and strategies in the document's body. Good stuff for modern wargamers!