Kinetic Energy Interceptor's Sea-Basing Option Gains

The Pentagon may place greater emphasis on the sea-basing option for its kinetic energy interceptor (KEI). The ship-based version of the boost-phase interceptor weapon was to trail the land-based model by about two years--the latter is slated for fielding around 2012. However, Missile Defense Agency...

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