NLOS-LS Dies; Just Cost Too Much -- DoD BuzzThe Pentagon is almost certain to kill the Non-Line of Sight Launch System, leaving little left of the once enormous Future Combat System and raising questions about how the Navy and Army will deliver highly accurate steel on distant targets.
“This thing just costs too much,” said a source familiar with the decision. “It really has come down to affordability.” The technical side of the recommendation to kill the program came from two studies that considered the Army’s precision fire needs and capabilities.
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Army Cancels NLOS-LS Missile System; LCS Implications Could Be Big -- Defene Tech
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“This thing just costs too much,” said a source familiar with the decision. “It really has come down to affordability.” The technical side of the recommendation to kill the program came from two studies that considered the Army’s precision fire needs and capabilities.
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Japan, U.S. to Continue Missile Defense Collaboration -- Global Security Newswire
Army Cancels NLOS-LS Missile System; LCS Implications Could Be Big -- Defene Tech
China opens missile plant in Iran -- UPI
India says to have fifth-generation jets in 2018 -- Reuters Alertnet
Adding Arleigh Burkes: Northrop Grumman Underway -- Defense Industry Daily
Japan, U.S. to Continue Missile Defense Collaboration -- Global Security Newswire
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U.S. Navy Lauds Earth Day Test Of 'Green Hornet' -- Defense news
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China opens missile plant in Iran -- UPI
India says to have fifth-generation jets in 2018 -- Reuters Alertnet
Adding Arleigh Burkes: Northrop Grumman Underway -- Defense Industry Daily
Japan, U.S. to Continue Missile Defense Collaboration -- Global Security Newswire
USAF Eyes Low-Yield Munitions -- Ares/Aviation Week
U.S. Navy Lauds Earth Day Test Of 'Green Hornet' -- Defense news
Thinking Through the Thinkable (On Nuclear Weapons) -- Armchair Generalist
He's Not Heavy, He's My Dog -- Strategy Page
LCS Acronyms -- New Wars