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Missile Defense Deters Threats, General States; Successful Tests Raise Confidence It Works; Programs Should Continue: General

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Monday, March 23rd, 2009

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Chilton: Cyber Hackers, Foes, Penetrate Military Computer Systems; New Nuclear Weapons Needed To Thwart Terror Thieves U.S. ballistic missile defense (BMD) programs deter threats and therefore should be continued, since successful tests last year increase confidence that missile defense works in the real world, a key military officer told Congress. While rumors swirl that a Democratic President Obama and Democrats with a larger majority in the new Congress will slash missile defense programs deeply, Air Force Gen. Kevin Chilton, commander…

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