Conventional prompt global strike
strategic asset or unusable liability?
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Author
Contributions
- Manzo, Vincent A. - Contributor
- National Defense University. Center for Strategic Research - Contributor
Publication
2011 - National Defense University, Institute for National Strategic Studies, Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
Language
English
Word Count
6,000 words, Guess
Page Count
24 pages
Physical Format
Electronic resource
Identifiers
- OCLC Control Number708290494
- Open LibraryOL43926547M
Description
A Conventional Prompt Global Strike (CPGS) capability would be a valuable strategic asset for some fleeting, denied, and difficult-to-reach targets. It would fill a gap in U.S. conventional strike capability in some plausible high-risk scenarios, contribute to a more versatile and credible U.S. strategic posture, and potentially enhance deterrence across a diverse spectrum of threats. A small number of CPGS systems would not significantly affect the size of the U.S. deployed nuclear arsenal or substitute for the ability of nuclear weapons to hold large sets of hard, deeply buried, or mobile targets at risk. A key concern is the risk that either Russia or China might launch its nuclear forces due to uncertainty about the target of an ambiguous U.S. CPGS strike. Assuming functioning early warning systems, the Conventional Trident Modification (CTM) mitigates this risk better than the conventional strike missile because Russian and Chinese officials would be better able to assess quickly whether a CTM would land on their territory.
Subjects
Series Statement
- Strategic forum -- SF no. 263
- Strategic forum -- no. 263.
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