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Taiwan: Major U.S. Arms Sales Since 1990
Date: February 10, 2011
Creator: Kan, Shirley A.
Description: This report discusses U.S. security assistance for Taiwan, particularly policy issues for Congress. It also lists sales of major defense articles and services to Taiwan, as approved by the President and notified to Congress since 1990. This report uses a variety of unclassified consultations and citations in the United States and Taiwan.
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Conventional Prompt Global Strike and Long-Range Ballistic Missiles: Background and Issues
Date: March 1, 2011
Creator: Woolf, Amy F.
Description: This report looks at why prompt global strike (PGS) missiles are beneficial to the U.S. and how they can help contribute to a conventional prompt global strike (CPGS) mission.
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Nuclear Arms Control: The Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty
Date: February 7, 2011
Creator: Woolf, Amy F.
Description: This report provides background information regarding the Nuclear Arms Control negotiations between U.S. and Russia. Articles of the Treaty of Moscow and force structures under this treaty are discussed.
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Nonstrategic Nuclear Weapons
Date: February 2, 2011
Creator: Woolf, Amy F.
Description: This report provides basic information about U.S. and Russian nonstrategic nuclear weapons, including history, security issues, and policy options.
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Navy Nuclear-Powered Surface Ships: Background, Issues, and Options for Congress
Date: January 18, 2011
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald
Description: This report discusses the possibility of increasing the number of Navy surface ships powered by nuclear energy, including the Navy's planned CG(X) cruiser. The report explores a 2006 Navy study that discusses budget considerations, the cost of a nuclear-powered ship compared to a ship powered by crude oil, and other suggestions relating to this proposed expansion. The overall report has a specific emphasis on the planned CG(X) cruiser and how the implementation of this cruiser may be delayed by current budget proposals.
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Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected (MRAP) Vehicles: Background and Issues for Congress
Date: January 18, 2011
Creator: Feickert, Andrew
Description: This report discusses the background and present status of Congress' involvement in the MRAP program. Topics include the deployment of MRAPs, their efficacy at reducing casualties, and possible issues of unused vehicles and redundancy.
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Navy Aegis Cruiser and Destroyer Modernization: Background and Issues for Congress
Date: January 18, 2011
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald
Description: This report explores a program to modernize the Navy's 84 existing Aegis cruisers and destroyers over a period of more than 20 years and includes the reasons for the program and the oversight issues it poses for Congress.
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The Marines' Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV): Background and Issues for Congress
Date: January 18, 2011
Creator: Feickert, Andrew
Description: This report discusses the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV), which is an armored amphibious vehicle program that originated two decades ago to replace the 1970s-era Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV). The EFV has experienced a variety of developmental difficulties, which this report explores. This report also discusses potential related issues for Congress.
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Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI)
Date: January 18, 2011
Creator: Nikitin, Mary Beth
Description: This report looks at the background and current status of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI), which was formed to increase international cooperation in interdicting shipments of weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
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Navy Ship Names: Background for Congress
Date: April 1, 2011
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald
Description: This report discusses the process of naming Navy ships, which have traditionally been chosen and announced by the Secretary of the Navy. Congress in recent years has proposed, and sometimes passed, legislation regarding the naming of specific ships.
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