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Nike X debate over defense to deter Soviet action
McNamara questions deploying Nike X due to cost and risks. A 1962 test with Nike Zeus intercepted an ICBM re entry 600 miles above Kwajalein, prompting debate on effectiveness and the budget. Experts warn of Vietnam era spending while noting space based defenses could alter future warfare.
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Vandenberg Air Force Base
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