MDA s BMDS is being designed to counter ballistic missiles of all ranges short, medium, intermediate, and intercontinental. Because ballistic missiles have different ranges, speeds, sizes, and performance characteristics, MDA is developing multiple systems that, when integrated, provide multiple opportunities to destroy ballistic missiles before they can reach their targets. The BMDS architecture includes space-based sensors, ground- and sea- based radars, ground- and seabased interceptor missiles, and a command and control, battle management, and communications system to provide the warfighter with the necessary communication links to the sensors and interceptor missiles.


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    Title :

    Missile Defense: Opportunity to Refocus on Strengthening Acquisition Management


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2013


    Size :

    25 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English