U.S. to deploy Mark 124 warhead on Minuteman II missiles
The United States plans a two stage deployment of a new Mark 124 warhead to boost Minuteman II missiles. An October upgrade adds guidance and in 1979 a top warhead will raise kill probability from 3 to 8 percent, potentially destroying more hardened targets and Soviet silos. The move sparks debate over destabilizing arms race effects and strategic balance amid Soviet concerns voiced by Arbatov and others.
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U.S. Missile Upgrades Face Critics in Senate Testimony
U S strategic forces include 1 054 deployed ICBMs with Mk 124 and Minuteman IT and Titan missiles. Critics warn the Mark 1A increases hard target kill capability and could fuel an arms race by boosting U S superiority over the Soviet Union while most Soviet missiles remain land based. Environmental group says nuclear power hides costs pushing up future electricity prices.
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Satellite destroying system test setback confirmed
Washington reports the Pentagon confirmed a Russian flight test failed to achieve a close interception of a target satellite. Cosmos 0 and Cosmos 910 launches indicate a probable anti satellite test, with the hunter satellite failing and the target remaining in space. President Carter urged restraint in space arms while Bangladeshi President Ziaur Rahman won a strong referendum vote for rural-oriented national policies.
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