DIRECT IMPACT!: 21st Century Deterrence & Missile Defense

By L. David Montague

Exploding the Myths of Missile Defense As a retired defense industry senior executive, top-level engineer, strategist and member of numerous US government advisory boards, author L. David Montague, member of the National Academy of Engineering and a Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, has a proven record of successful, high-integrity defense program accomplishments. With more than 50 years of hands-on involvement in the development and deployment of missile systems technology, Montague brings a critical, informed perspective to the present state of US missile defense--and proposes a set of reasonable, achievable , and imperative measures to meet today's strategic need: A flexible, limited, ground-based national missile defense strategy that fosters security, stability, and arms reduction. Modifications and modest additions to existing systems that can effectively counter hypersonic and other emerging threats. Realistic preparedness for attack by rogue nations, non-state actors, or accidental launch. Management and oversight of systems by competent agencies. Independent, verifiable testing protocols to ensure reliable, operational performance if called on. Must reading for those involved in missile-defense policy, development, or deployment , this book addresses our current policy with clear-eyed realism and makes a compelling case for improvements that will keep us safer in the face of new threats.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BMSRJXPH
• ISBN13: 9798365001268
• Release Date: November 2022
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.6" x 6.0"