MDA Budget Request Reflects New European Strategy, More Emphasis on Testing

摘要

The administration of U.S. President Barack Obama is seeking $8.4 billion for missile defense next year, a $500 million increase over 2010, in a proposal that reflects a new strategy for defending Europe, plans to develop airborne warning sensors and greater emphasis on testing.rnThe 2011 budget request for the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) was influenced by the con-gressionally mandated Ballistic Missile Defense Review, a new strategic framework that calls for the United Suites to continue fielding a limited defense of its own territory while also protecting deployed forces and allies.