Missile Deterrence Programs
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Updated: 27 Nov 2017
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Created byScott Bosman
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V2 MissileFirst Plans of US Defense PlansUSSR launch first ICBMUS launch their first ICBMUS starts first official effort to repel ICBMSNew nuclear deterrence program beginsThe US replaces Nike X systemNixon rebrands "Safeguard" programThe ABM treaty comes into effectCongress limits Safeguard program fundingSafeguard program officially deactivatedReagan's new "Strategic Defense Initiative" is bornFirst successful ABM test under George Bush's new "Patriot" SystemBush refocuses SDI or "Star Wars Laser" programBush signs Missile Defense Act of 1991Clinton's defense secretary declares "Star Wars era" overAmerican Missile Protection Act introducedClinton signs National Missile Defense ActPentagon earmarks $8.3 billion for missile defenseFirst successful ICBM interception test conducted under the Bush AdministrationFirst Missile interceptor installed in AlaskaThe US secretary of defense urges for missile defense centers near North Korea to deter upcoming threatsThe US Army Chief of Staff urges for a more economical missile defense systemPresident Obama gives speech urging new technologies for missile defense
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