Crisis stability and long-range strike a comparative analysis of fighters, bombers, and missiles

To effectively manage an international crisis, the United States must balance its threats with restraint. It must posture forces in ways that deter aggression without implying that an attack is imminent, while limiting its own vulnerability to surprise attack. A RAND study sought to identify which l...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Corporativo: Project Air Force (U.S.) (-)
Otros Autores: Morgan, Forrest E. author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corporation 2013.
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Sumario:To effectively manage an international crisis, the United States must balance its threats with restraint. It must posture forces in ways that deter aggression without implying that an attack is imminent, while limiting its own vulnerability to surprise attack. A RAND study sought to identify which long-range strike assets-strike fighters, bombers, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles-offer capabilities most conducive to stabilizing such crises.
Notas:At head of title: RAND Project Air Force.
"Prepared for the United States Air Force."
Descripción Física:1 online resource (179 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780833078483
9780833078476
9780833078490