As a candidate, Barack Obama called ballistic missile defense programs “unproven” and vowed to cut them.[1] As President, Barack Obama eventually had to appreciate the value that missile defense brings to the U.S. strategic posture and allied relationships. The Obama Administration initially cancelled some of the most important missile defense programs that were started after the United States withdrew from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty in 2002.
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Missile Defense Agency scrapped cybersecurity tests last year for a new approach, watchdog finds 5 hours ago The Missile Defense Agency canceled all planned cybersecurity operational assessments last year opting instead for a new approach. (Missile Defense Agency) WASHINGTON The Missile Defense Agency canceled all 17 planned cybersecurity operational assessments last year opting instead for a new approach designed to improve cyber requirements, a new watchdog report says. The agency responsible for developing and fielding defense systems for ballistic missiles and recently hypersonic missiles has failed to complete assessments since 2017 to identify cyber vulnerabilities and possible attack routes, the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office noted.
The Missile Defense Agency capped a year of accomplishments with the successful execution of Flight Test Aegis Weapon System-44 proving a new capability for defense of the homeland.
This successful demonstration closes 2020 as a year with a significant list of achievements in Missile Defense System tests, program developments, construction projects, and operational successes while ensuring the safety of the MDA workforce during an unprecedented pandemic.
âWith each passing day, we are strengthening and improving the nationâs missile defense system,â Maj. Gen. Philip Garrant, program executive for Ground-based Weapon Systems, said.
Garrant gave an overview of MDAâs 2020 achievements in November to the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber.