Ballistic Missile Defense Mid-Course Segment
Abstract
To counter the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile and Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile threat, in accordance with the Achievable Capability List, the United States deploys Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) interceptors in silos at Fort Greely, Alaska and Vandenberg Air Force Base, California to defend our Homeland from Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles or Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile attack. In Fiscal Year 2012, MDA will continue the development of long-range Ground-based Midcourse Defense capabilities with missile fields at Fort Greely, Alaska and Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, where MDA will maintain twenty-six and four Ground-Based Interceptors (GBI), respectively. This work protects the United States against a limited number of regional actor launches of 1st and 2nd generation Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles and Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles. Given the small inventory of long-range ballistic missiles deployed by regional actors, thirty highly-ready Ground Based Interceptors in hardened silos will provide the United States defensive capability. Ground-Based Midcourse Defense Element consists of a complex communications system, fire control capability, and ground-based interceptors. The Ground-Based Midcourse Defense element is a key component of the Ballistic Missile Defense System, providing Combatant Commanders capability to engage ballistic missiles in the midcourse phase of flight. This phase, compared to boost or terminal, allows significant time for sensor viewing from multiple platforms and thus provides multiple engagement opportunities for hit-to-kill interceptors. Ground-Based Midcourse Defense provides the capability to engage and destroy long-range threats in the midcourse battle space to protect the U.S. Homeland. As part of the Department of Defense reform agenda, reduces funds below the aggregate level reported in FY 2010 for contracts that augment staff functions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 0603882C_4_0400_PB_2012
- Change Summary Explanation
- The FY 2012 $48.346 million dollar increase in this program element is the result of East Coast IDT, and High Priority MDA Transfers, less efficiency savings. This program has realized $52.271 million in efficiency savings.
- Service Agency Name
- Missile Defense Agency
Entities
Organizations
- Missile Defense Agency
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