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Cruise Missiles; Background, Technology and Verification.

PB89149504

Publication Date	1987
Page Count	69
Abstract	In order to describe the basic role of cruise missiles today, the brochure begins with a brief discussion of their construction and capabilities as well as the history of their development. It is critical to realize, in this context, that the modern strategic air-launched cruise missile evolved in order to prevent the relatively slow-flying and recallable manned bomber forces from becoming obsolete. These bomber forces were in danger of being replaced by highly accurate and swift ballistic missiles, which entailed significant risks for strategic stability. The brochure also examines existing arms control agreements pertaining to cruise missiles, paying particular attention to the issue of how they are verified.
Keywords	Cruise missiles Technology Development Design Arms control Air launched Surface launched Foreign technology
Source Agency	Foreign Technology-Single Entry Miscellaneous Documents
NTIS Subject Category	75A - Air & Space Launched Missiles 75G - Surface Launched Missiles 74H - Nuclear Warfare
Corporate Authors	Department of External Affairs, Ottawa (Ontario). Arms Control and Disarmament Div.
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Verification brochure.
NTIS Issue Number	198912

Cruise Missiles; Background, Technology and Verification.

Cruise Missiles; Background, Technology and Verification.
PB89149504

Publication Date	1987
Page Count	69
Abstract	In order to describe the basic role of cruise missiles today, the brochure begins with a brief discussion of their construction and capabilities as well as the history of their development. It is critical to realize, in this context, that the modern strategic air-launched cruise missile evolved in order to prevent the relatively slow-flying and recallable manned bomber forces from becoming obsolete. These bomber forces were in danger of being replaced by highly accurate and swift ballistic missiles, which entailed significant risks for strategic stability. The brochure also examines existing arms control agreements pertaining to cruise missiles, paying particular attention to the issue of how they are verified.
Keywords	Cruise missiles Technology Development Design Arms control Air launched Surface launched Foreign technology
Source Agency	Foreign Technology-Single Entry Miscellaneous Documents
NTIS Subject Category	75A - Air & Space Launched Missiles 75G - Surface Launched Missiles 74H - Nuclear Warfare
Corporate Authors	Department of External Affairs, Ottawa (Ontario). Arms Control and Disarmament Div.
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Verification brochure.
NTIS Issue Number	198912