Sticking point in SALT talks over cruise missiles
Washington reports a Soviet proposal to ban US research on cruise missiles as part of a broader SALT II package. The plan faces Pentagon opposition and raises questions about range restrictions, treaty timing, and ensuring Soviet restraint. US officials warn that a ban could delay deployment and impede allied access to a cheaper deep-penetration weapon option.
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Air Force urges revival of FBI B bomber as long range nuclear option
The Air Force asks Defense Secretary Brown to restart FBI production and convert 65 existing planes plus 100 more into a stretched fuselage bomber with enhanced range and sensors. The plan, opposed for cost and effectiveness, would use BY engines and upgrade electronics to pierce Soviet defenses.
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