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7 Findings and Recommendations
Pages 81-84

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... forces. Finding 3: When compared with the current situation of no information sharing, cooperation on information sharing would increase the military effectiveness of ballistic missile defense of both countries against the threat of intermediate- and medium-range missiles, thereby improving the security of the Russian Federation and the United States.
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From page 82...
... A LEO satellite system with a more agile pointing system and moderately capable infrared sensors could provide an earlier firing solution than without such a satellite system, thereby improving effectiveness both in terms of targeting the threat missile and in terms of the area defended. Finding 5: Ultimately, effective data sharing between the United States and the Russian Federation will almost certainly require a jointly staffed center to exchange data.
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From page 83...
... These findings lead the joint committees to make the following recommendations: Recommendation 1: The United States and the Russian Federation should establish, as soon as political conditions permit, joint information sharing of missile defense data from satellites and ground-based radar systems through a dedicated information-sharing center. Concrete steps toward this end could include establishing joint government-to-government policy and technical committees to address policy and technical considerations in implementation of the information sharing advocated here.
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From page 84...
... When political conditions allow, the countries should engage in discussions of the new multidimensional strategic stability environment, initiate cooperation in areas that serve both countries' interests, and begin to rebuild trust and confidence that will serve as the foundation for greater stability.
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