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, enabling it to cover any region of the globe. The SBX supports the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Homeland defense mission by tracking and discriminating sophisticated Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) threats. SBX Test and Operational Support status includes 120-days at sea per year for BMDS flight and ground test participation while remaining recallable to an active, operational status when indications and warnings signal the need for enhanced discrimination. The SBX is located in a Pacific port when not required at sea. The SBX maintains 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 efforts providing integrated and efficient support to MDA functions and activities across the entire BMDS.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- 0603907C_4_0400_PB_2017
- Change Summary Explanation
- The FY 2017 decrease reflects a realignment of funds from the Sea Based X-Band Radar (SBX) Program Element (0603907C) to the Long Range Discrimination Radar Program Element (0604873C) for evolving requirements to support updates to radar capability, technical requirements and configuration.
- Service Agency Name
- Missile Defense Agency
Entities
Organizations
- Missile Defense Agency
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