MDA's Big 2011 Challenge Could Be GBI Testing

By Amy Butler
Washington

After suffering through high-profile quality-control issues with contractors last year, the U.S. Missile Defense Agency appears to be turning the corner on that problem. Now the MDA must deal with unsuccessful testing of its Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system.

Last year, MDA Director Lt. Gen. Patrick O’Reilly complained of poor performance by contractors. But ...

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