Sea-based platform may be picked soon for boost-phase interceptor

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The U.S. Defense Department is nearing a decision on what kind of sea-based platform it will use for the terrestrial portion of the Missile Defense Agency's boost-phase interceptor missile program, a program official said Aug. 20. The most likely choice is a cargo ship, an Aegis...

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