The following is the Aug. 14, 2019 Congressional Research Service report, Conventional Prompt Global Strike and Long-Range Ballistic Missiles: Background and Issues. Read More
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Report to Congress on Conventional Prompt Global Strike and Long-Range Ballistic Missiles
The following is the Jan. 8, 2019 Congressional Research Service report, Conventional Prompt Global Strike and Long-Range Ballistic Missiles: Background and Issues. Read More
Top Stories 2018: Navy Acquisition
USNI News polled its writers, naval analysts and service members on what they consider the most important military and maritime stories in 2018. This story is part of USNI News year-end series. Read More
Navy Conducts Flight Test to Support Conventional Prompt Strike From Ohio-Class SSGNs
The ballistic-missile submarine USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) arrives home at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol on May 5, 2015. US Navy photo.
This post has been updated to note that SSGN submarines, not SSBNs, would likely take on the conventional prompt global strike mission, if the Pentagon were to continue with this capability development.
The Navy Strategic Systems Program and the Department of Defense this week tested a conventional prompt strike capability that could one day be fielded from guided-missile submarines. Read More
Document: Report to Congress on U.S. Prompt Global Strike, Ballistic Missiles
The following is the Feb. 3, 2017 Congressional Research Conventional Prompt Global Strike and Long-Range Ballistic Missiles: Background and Issues. Read More
Document: Report to Congress on U.S. Conventional Prompt Global Strike and Long-Range Ballistic Missiles
The following is the Oct. 2, 2015 Congressional Research Service report Conventional Prompt Global Strike and Long-Range Ballistic Missiles: Background and Issues. Read More
Army Hypersonic Test Vehicle Destroyed Following Failed Launch Test
Artist’s concept of a hypersonic vehicle from 2011. DARPA Photo
The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command conducted a test of a new Conventional Prompt Global Strike (CPGS) weapon earlier today. However, the test did not go as planned and the Army was forced to destroy the weapon prematurely. Read More
