Incomplete funds, strenuous testing pressured air defense system
The U.S. Air Force's inability to fully fund the first increment of its proposed air defense system meant to prevent more terrorist attacks using civilian jets - coupled with stern testing measures - helped stymie the system's development, a recent report said. "In BCS Spiral 1, the U.S. Air Force...
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