As part of its effort to develop a global ballistic missile defense (BMD) system, the Department of Defense (DOD) is modifying 18 Navy cruisers and destroyers for BMD operations, and has deployed a large BMD radar - the Sea- Based X-Band Radar (SBX) - on a modified floating oil platform. The eventual role for sea-based systems in the world-wide 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. Decisions that Congress reaches on this issue could affect U.S. BMD capabilities and funding requirements; the size, capabilities, and operational patterns of the Navy and the other services; and the shipbuilding industrial base.
Sea-Based Ballistic Missile Defense - Background and Issues for Congress. (2008)
2008
49 pages
Report
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English
Marine Engineering , Antimissile Defense Systems , Radiofrequency Detection , Radar , Antimissile defense systems , Military operations , Floating platforms , Shipbuilding , Sea based , X band , Destroyers , Cruisers , Global , Department of defense , Congress , Operational effectiveness , Bmd(Ballistic missile defense)