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Publication Date: January 2005
Publisher: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
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Research Area: Military and defense
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Abstract:
Suppressing enemy air defenses has been a central element of projecting military air power for over 50 years. However, several developments suggest that this mission is of growing importance to the Department of Defense (DOD). Some analysts say that the emergence of new technologies and air defenses will increasingly challenge U.S. SEAD efforts. Making budgetary judgements on SEAD programs and processes requires the assessment of complex factors. This report will be updated.