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James Kilby: “We need to have terrestrial systems, air and surface as well…”

Featuring: James Kilby, Acting Chief of Naval Operations | National

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Senator John Hoeven Discusses Missile Defense and ISR Technology with Admiral James Kilby and Secretary John Phelan

Published | Video Starts at 01:46

Admiral, your same question. I share Secretary Phelan's belief in this. I think multiple systems is good. When we have a single answer, it can be engineered against. So We need to have terrestrial systems, air and surface as well as spacer. General. Yes sir. Our investment in that is the MQ9, a big wing drone along with other ISR capabilities. But they're vital to us in the Indo Pacific based on their endurance and their range. (01:46–01:52)

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