As part of its effort to develop a global ballistic missile defense (BMD) system, the Department of Defense (DOD) has modified three Navy cruisers and 15 Navy destroyers for BMD operations, and has deployed a large BMD radar the Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX) on a modified floating oil platform. In August 2008 it was reported that the Navy has decided to increase the number of BMD- capable destroyers from 15 to at least 62. The eventual role of sea-based systems in the worldwide U.S. BMD architecture has not been determined. The overall issue for Congress discussed in this report is: What should be the role of sea-based systems in U.S. ballistic missile defense, and are DOD's programs for sea-based BMD capabilities appropriately structured and funded.
Sea-Based Ballistic Missile Defense - Background and Issues for Congress
2008
62 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Antimissile Defense Systems , Antimissile defense systems , Sea based , Department of defense , Global , Ships , Radar , Japan , Configurations , Interceptors , Oils , Exosphere , X band , Endoatmosphere , Reconnaissance satellites , Cruisers , Floating platforms , Intercontinental ballistic missiles , Flight testing , Congress