Sea Based X-Band Radar (SBX)
Abstract
The SBX is an advanced X-Band radar that provides the capability for mid-course acquisition, tracking, discrimination and hit-assessment of ballistic missiles. The SBX radar is mounted on a mobile, ocean-going, semi-submersible platform and, thus can be positioned to cover any region of the globe. The SBX provides long-range missile tracking and discrimination capability for the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) for Homeland Defense against sophisticated Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) threats. The SBX is the most capable discrimination sensor in the BMDS and provides valuable support to BMDS flight tests. The SBX is in a limited test support status, supporting BMDS flight and ground testing while being recallable to an active, operational status when indications and warnings indicate the need for enhanced discrimination. SBX will be located in a Pacific port when not required to be at sea. SBX will maintain vessel certifications for operations at sea as well as software compatibility with the BMDS. MD40 Program-Wide Support (PWS) consists of essential non-headquarters management costs in support of the MDA functions and activities across the entire Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS).
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- 0603907C_4_0400_PB_2015
- Change Summary Explanation
- The FY 2015 increase of $9.895 reflects a realignment of funds from the Ballistic Missile Defense Sensors Program Element 0603884C to continue Limited Test Support Status established in FY 2013.
- Service Agency Name
- Missile Defense Agency
Entities
Organizations
- Missile Defense Agency
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