The Aegis ballistic missile defense (BMD) program, which is carried out by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the Navy, gives Navy Aegis cruisers and destroyers a capability for conducting BMD operations. BMD-capable Aegis ships operate in European waters to defend Europe from potential ballistic missile attacks from countries such as Iran, and in in the Western Pacific and the Persian Gulf to provide regional defense against potential ballistic missile attacks from countries such as North Korea and Iran. MDAs FY2022budget submission states that by the end of FY 2022 there will be 48 total BMDS [BMD system] capable ships requiring maintenance support.


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    Title :

    Navy Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Program: Background and Issues for Congress


    Contributors:
    R. O'Rourke (author)

    Publication date :

    2021


    Size :

    39 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English