Cluster Munitions [electronic resource] : Background and Issues for Congress

Corporate Author:: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Published:: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2009.
Physical Description:: 11 pages : digital, PDF file

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Provides background on cluster munitions, which are air-dropped or ground-launched munitions that release a number of smaller submunitions. Discusses criticisms of such munitions, international attempts to regulate them, and U.S. policy. Reviews DOD policy and efforts to reduce unexploded ordnance rates for its cluster munitions. Examines potential issues for Congress.

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