Clinton moves closer to easing limits on arm sales to Latin America

Article Abstract:

The US government's policy of restricting sales of high-tech weapons to Latin America is on the verge of being lifted as the Clinton administration gave the go-signal for F-16 and F/A-18 manufacturers to submit technical and sales information to Chile. The decision was spurred by economic growth in the region and the emergence of democratically elected governments. US' decision to reenter the Latin American market is on a 'case-to-case approach' to avoid market losses in favor of foreign competitors. However, critics fear that the move may create an arms race among Latin American nations.

Military aspects, Latin America, Arms merchants

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NMD program again criticized by independent review panel

Article Abstract:

An independent review panel has informed Congress that national missile defense (NMD) efforts are affected by test delays, hardware shortages, management problems and underestimated challenges of intercepting ballistic missiles. Program managers have been called on not to sacrifice performance requirements to 'calender milestones'.

Ballistic missile defenses

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NMD test delayed until July; review to start in June

Article Abstract:

The Ballistic Missile Defense Organization has announced a delay of the proposed missile intercept test until July 2000, while the deployment readiness review will begin in June 2000.

Military policy, Calendar, Strategic Defense Initiative, United States. Missile Defense Agency

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