The Reliable Replacement Warhead Program: Background and Current Developments
Description:
This report describes the Life Extension Program (LEP), difficulties ascribed to it by its critics, and their responses; shows how changed post-Cold War constraints might open opportunities to improve long-term warhead maintenance and reach other goals; describes the Reliable Replacement Warhead (RRW) and its pros and cons; tracks RRW program developments and congressional action on budget requests; and presents options and issues for Congress.
Date:
July 27, 2009
Creator:
Medalia, Jonathan
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department