BMD EUROPEAN INTERCEPTOR SITE

Abstract

The European Capability Block 4 RDT&E program (Project DX48) expands the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) capability to defend allies and deployed forces in Europe from limited Iranian long-range threats by establishing both an Interceptor Site and a Midcourse Radar site in Europe. The European Interceptor Site (EIS) is planned as a United States (U.S.) facility on foreign soil, supported by a European Midcourse Radar (EMR), also planned as a United States (US) facility in Europe. Both the EIS and EMR will interface with US command and control nodes in Europe through upgrades to US communications at Ramstein Air Force Base (Germany). The Command & Control communications interface upgrade in Europe is known as the European Communications System (ECS). The European Interceptor Site (EIS) will establish, operate, and maintain the following major components: Ten (10) Ground Based Interceptors (Two-Stage). Ten (10) Interceptor silos and ten (10) Silo Interface Vaults capable of supporting Interceptors and Launch Support Equipment (LSE) that interfaces with on-site Command Launch Equipment (CLE). A Re-locatable In Flight Interceptor Communications System (IFICS) Data Terminal (RIDT) capable of sending in-flight target updates to and receiving in-flight status reports from Interceptors launched from the EIS. The Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Communications System Complex (BCSC) in support of the European Interceptor Site (EIS) consolidates all of the communications systems in one facility: Satellite Communication (SATCOM), Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) core, campus communications (includes the Defense Systems Network (DSN), Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET), Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET) to include Video Teleconferencing Internet Protocol (VTCoIP) capability, and unclassified telephone service), Gateway, communications management, and wide area networks. This capability will provide the communications connectivity from the interceptor site to the BMDS Network. Military Construction Funds (MILCON) are appropriated for site preparation and construction of all EIS facilities The European Midcourse Radar (EMR) Site will operate and maintain the following major components: The European Midcourse Radar is a steerable, X-band phased array radar currently located at Kwajalein Missile Range (KMR). The high-resolution X-band sensor will provide search, track, and discrimination of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) in the midcourse phase of flight. This data will be forwarded via communications links to the BMDS. Starting in FY08, the EMR back-end hardware (signal and data processing equipment, etc.) will be upgraded and then, deployed to the European location. Hardware (HW) upgrade design, Common Software (SW) development, Acquisition of long lead and develop and implement detailed obsolescence risk reduction plans. Design and begin manufacture of new EMR Radome. Disassemble and transport GBR-P antennae and mount from Kwajalein to the European Theater Military Construction Funds (MILCON) are appropriated for site preparation and construction of all EMR facilities The European Communications System (ECS) located in Ramstein AFB, Germany will provide an integrated layered defense by networking and unifying (common purpose) individual element components (sensors, weapon systems, fire control) with all military echelons across the globe. This will allow the National Command Authority (NCA) and commanders at strategic and tactical levels to systematically plan the fight (BMD Planner), commonly see it unfold (situational awareness), and dynamically direct/adjust (Global Engagement Manager (GEM)/Battle Management) networked sensors and weapons systems (BMD Network) to optimally engage (one shot - one kill) ballistic missile threats at any range, in any phase of flight, at any time. The C2BMC system provides the means to move information and data from theater and regional to a global missile defense. This communications network, part of the larger U.S. command and control system, transmits and receives data on threat missile launches, missile flight profiles, and projected target locations, enabling political and military leaders to determine when and where to launch weapons to intercept them. The system is designed to rapidly provide a wide range of information to decision-makers because of the short distances in Europe and the great speed of ballistic missiles that require threat assessment and interceptor launch decisions in just minutes. At its completion, the EIS will provide the capability to support and launch ten (10) interceptors to protect the United States and its allies. The EIS MILCON project includes the following activities: Site preparation and the construction of EIS facilities including: SIVs/Silos, an Interceptor Monitoring Facility, EKV fuel storage and oxidizer storage facilities, Interceptor Tank/De-tank Facility, Mechanical-Electrical building, Primary & Backup Power Plant, RIDT complex, BMD Communications Support Complex (BCSC) as well as a host of support and security related facilities to ensure the effective operation, maintenance and security of the site. The Block 4.0 Capability Goals are consistent with the MDA MFP, which ensures the orderly and effective integration, testing, fielding and supportability of BMDS Elements and components for the Warfighter. Performance goals are specified via: Defended area Launch area denied Probability of engagement success Threat/Countermeasures Environmental resistance for both Long Range Ballistic Missiles (LRBM) and Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles (IRBM). Classified metrics for these goals are contained in the Ballistic Missile Defense System Specification (BMD SS) document.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2011
• Source ID: 0603908C_4_0400_PB_2011
• Change Summary Explanation: FY 2009 decrease includes SBIR/STTR and MDA adjustments.
• Service Agency Name: Missile Defense Agency

Entities

Organizations

• Missile Defense Agency

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Advanced Electronics
• Energy and Power Technologies
• Space
• Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Acquisition
• Ballistic Missiles
• Battle Management
• Command And Control
• Command And Control Systems
• Cost Analysis
• Data Processing Equipment
• Defense Systems
• Ground Control Stations
• Information Systems
• Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
• Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles
• Network Protocols
• Networks
• Processing Equipment
• Test And Evaluation
• Theater Ballistic Missiles

Readers

• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Proposed Air Force Base Actions.
• Missile Defense Systems.

Technology Areas

• Fully Networked C3
• Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control
• Space