The fact is that, despite the sort of developmental difficulties to be expected in mastering a challenging new technology like those used in hit-to-kill interceptions, a variety of U.S. theater and national missile defenses have proven effective and will become increasingly so as they are operationalized.
Despite several regrettable accidents, the proof of the promise of tiltrotor technology is in hand thanks to thousands of developmental flight hours that have satisfied or exceeded every requirement.
Despite several regrettable accidents, the proof of the promise of tiltrotor technology is in hand -- thanks to thousands of developmental flight hours that have satisfied or exceeded every requirement.
Although some developmental kinks still need to be worked out, the inclusion of such technology in the Japanese bid is surely the latest phase of a traditional decision-making process that involves several cycles (and often years) of understanding, review, and comment by managers at various levels.