Air Base Defense Debate Takes A Turn Amid USAF Interest In The Mission
The U.S. Air Force wants the Army to invest more in air base defense systems, including the much-needed Patriot.
Credit: Sgt. David Rincon/U.S. Army
Ongoing intraservice debates on the future of U.S. air base defense took a new turn early this month when the head of the U.S. Air Force suggested his service take over the mission from the U.S. Army. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s suggestion is the latest statement from an official within his...
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