NEW YORK, June 1 (UPI) -- The Institute for Defense and Government Advancement is having a meeting to discuss the U.S. military's long-strike capabilities and system requirements.
"The ability to conduct superior long-range strike operations has long given the United States an important military advantage," the institute said.
"But the Department of Defense's long-range strike 'family of systems' (land-based bombers, carrier-based strike aircraft, cruise missiles and supporting airborne EA platforms) is in critical need of an upgrade, amidst fears that the United States is currently at risk of losing its ability to effectively penetrate anti-access/area denial battle networks."
IDGA said the summit will discuss strategic capabilities and the need for updated systems. The event will focus on the joint service strategy that is critical to meeting the overarching objective of global access, it said.
IDGA, a non-partisan information-based organization dedicated to the promotion of innovative ideas in public service and defense through live conferences and events.
One of the featured speakers at the Long-Range Strike Summit is Donald Cook, deputy administrator for defense programs at the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration.
Cook will speak on science and technology advancements for improved maintenance of nuclear munitions and rapid response capabilities for the Defense Department including maintaining and enhancing the safety, security and reliability of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile and current efforts to revitalize the nuclear weapons complex to be smaller, safer, more secure and more efficient.
The meeting will feature a focus day that will present cutting-edge propulsion technology to improve the range and effectiveness of long-range strike and supporting ISR capabilities.
IDGA's Long-Range Summit takes place Sept. 12-14 in Washington.
