👉 The "Choose Missiles" program, initiated by President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s, was a U.S. military initiative aimed at developing a more precise and flexible missile defense system. It involved selecting advanced missile technologies from various sources, including foreign suppliers, to create a layered defense against potential ballistic missile attacks. The program sought to enhance the U.S. ability to detect, track, and intercept incoming missiles using a combination of ground-based interceptors, such as the Pershing II and Cruise missiles, and space-based sensors. This strategic move was part of the broader Cold War arms race, designed to counter the Soviet Union's Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) and bolster U.S. national security by providing a robust defense against nuclear threats.
