The assistant secretary of defense was anxious to establish an early anti-ballistic missile capability and requested that the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC - now the Department of Energy) work with the army on a feasibility study of suitable nuclear warheads for Nike Zeus.
The assistant secretary of defense was eager to develop an early anti-ballistic missile system and requested that the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC - now the Department of Energy) collaborate with the army on a feasibility study of suitable nuclear warheads for Nike Zeus.