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.
Navy Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Program: Background and Issues for Congress
2021
39 pages
Report
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English
Military Operations, Strategy, & Tactics , Missile Technology , Air defense , Ballistic missiles , Command and control , Congress , Defense systems , Hypersonic glide vehicles , Intercontinental ballistic missiles , Intermediate range ballistic missiles , National security , Naval operations , Naval warfare , Navy , Rockets , Test and evaluation , Test facilities , United states , Warfare