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JAN 26, 2005 (newstodate): Retrofitting America's 6,800 commercial aircraft now with anti-missile systems is not cost-effective, but might become so at a later stage if such systems become more economical and reliable, says a Rand Corp. study issued on January 25.
-Installing anti-missile systems on the nation's commercial airlines would cost an estimated USD11 billion, with operating costs adding up to USD2.1 billion more annually upon full operational capability, according to the report. Over 20 years, the cost to develop, procure and operate these systems would amount to an estimated USD40 billion, says a release on the issue.
The US federal government currently spends about USD4.4 billion annually on all transportation security measures.
-Installing anti-missile systems on the nation's commercial airlines would cost an estimated USD11 billion, with operating costs adding up to USD2.1 billion more annually upon full operational capability, according to the report. Over 20 years, the cost to develop, procure and operate these systems would amount to an estimated USD40 billion, says a release on the issue.
The US federal government currently spends about USD4.4 billion annually on all transportation security measures.