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August 23, 2021 | International, Land

Missile Defense Agency director wants less complex, more mobile Aegis Ashore

After problems in Poland and the need for more survivable missile defense systems, the idea of a more transportable Aegis Ashore system could be back on the table.

https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/smd/2021/08/20/missile-defense-agency-director-wants-less-complex-more-mobile-aegis-ashore/

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