The EPA noted that the task force had met the criteria needed in order to transfer the responsibilities of closing the site to the Navy.

The discovery of the $300 million has raised some eyebrows.

But before it works, the service must break from antiquated acquisition processes that prevent rapid purchases and slow down deliveries to soldiers.

Laser and microwave weapons are considered critical elements of layered defense, or having different countermeasures ready to thwart different threats.