Trump: the United States strengthen missile defense system and will create a preventive tool
WASHINGTON, August 23. /TASS/. The US President Donald trump on Wednesday pledged to increase military appropriations and to strengthen missile defense (BMD) of the country.
The corresponding statement he made at the Congress of the organization of veterans “American Legion” in Nevada.
“When I spoke to you last year, I promised that we will strengthen our armed forces, and that’s exactly what we did. I am pleased to inform you that we are working with Congress, has achieved a significant increase in defense spending in the current year”, — said the head of state.
In addition, he confirmed the intention of the authorities to improve the defense system so that it remains advanced. “We will develop new tools for surveillance and attacking at long range so as not to let our enemies to strike first,” added trump.