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Fiscal Year 2019 Missile Defense Budget Hearing

Original title: FISCAL YEAR 2019 BUDGET REQUEST FOR MISSILE DEFENSE AND MISSILE DEFEAT PROGRAMS

January 1, 2019

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing reviews a proposed $12 billion budget for missile defense, which directly impacts federal spending priorities and the development of national security infrastructure.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of Defense

The agency is seeking budget approval for missile defense programs.

U.S. Taxpayers

The budget request involves the allocation of federal funds toward national defense.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

What's next

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Summary

The House Subcommittee on Strategic Forces held a hearing to review the Department of Defense's fiscal year 2019 budget request for missile defense and defeat programs. Military and policy leaders discussed the current global threat landscape, including advancements in missile technology by North Korea, Iran, Russia, and China.

Key Facts

The subcommittee reviewed a $12 billion total budget request for missile defense and defeat programs for fiscal year 2019.
The budget request includes an additional $4 billion amendment specifically for missile defense.
The hearing addressed global missile threats from North Korea, Iran, Russia, and China.
The committee highlighted the need for modernization to counter hypersonic missile capabilities.
The hearing was held on April 17, 2018, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
General Lori J. Robinson was recognized for her 37 years of service prior to her retirement.

Why It Matters

The hearing reviews a proposed $12 billion budget for missile defense, which directly impacts federal spending priorities and the development of national security infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is being requested for missile defense in 2019?

The total request is approximately $12 billion, which includes an additional $4 billion amendment.

Which countries were identified as primary concerns regarding missile development?

The hearing identified North Korea, Iran, Russia, and China as nations with advancing missile capabilities.

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Discoveries

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Focus on Hypersonic Threats

The hearing highlights a strategic pivot toward addressing hypersonic missile capabilities, marking a shift in modernization priorities.

China

Connected Entities

personJohn Rood“Under Secretary of Defense for Policy”Map →

personJames H. Dickinson“Commander of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command”Map →

personLori J. Robinson“Commander of NORTHCOM and NORAD”Map →

personMike Rogers“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces”Map →

personSamuel A. Greaves“Director of the Missile Defense Agency”Map →

Sources

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