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The GAM-63 RASCAL Missile

Background The GAM-63 RASCAL is a supersonic Air-to-surface missile that was developed by the Bell Aircraft Company. The RASCAL was…

March 29, 2021

The Bumblebee Program

Background The Navy Bumblebee program was created at the end of WW-II to develop a defense against the Japanese kamikaze…

February 11, 2018

Air to Air Supersonic Pilotless Aircraft, Army Air Forces Project MX-800, Progress Report No. 4, March 13, 1947

Background Project MX-800 is a nine month study and research program calling for "investigations in connection with the development of…

August 25, 2017

The Soviet Land-Based Ballistic Missile Program, 1945-1972: An Historical Overview, 1973

Background Although this document has been released prior to my Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) request, there has been quite a…

June 29, 2017

Missiles and Missile Defense

Background A guided missile is a self-propelled projectile used as a weapon. Missiles are typically propelled by rockets or jet…

June 27, 2016