US turns attention to regional BMD threats

摘要

The US Department of Defense's 'Ballistic Missile Defense Review' (BMDR) report, published at the beginning of February, has provided a unique insight into the thoughts and planning behind the changes that were set into action in 2009.rnAmong the more political objectives of the BMDR lies the clear perspective that an active defence system reduces the risk of a ballistic missile attack because potential attackers are less sure of success.