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US military ends long-running nuclear missile launch detection program

The US military has ended a long-running program for detecting nuclear missile launches. A newer system has been operational since 2011, while its next generation could launch within 12 months.

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The US military has ended a long-running program designed to detect nuclear missile launches.

A newer program has been operational since 2011. Its next generation could launch within 12 months.

The supplied material provides no further details about the discontinued program, the newer system or the planned launch.

What we know

  • The US ended a long-running nuclear missile launch detection program.
  • A newer program has operated since 2011.
  • The next generation could launch within 12 months.

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  • The story relies on one publisher. A second independent confirmation has not been established from the cited sources.
  • Sources: Ars Technica.
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