ISRAELI COOPERATIVE
Abstract
Since 1986, the United States and the State of Israel have cooperated on missile defense. MDA has three significant initiatives with Israel to develop and improve their indigenous capability to defend against short and medium range ballistic missiles. These include the Arrow Weapon System (AWS), the David`s Sling Weapon System (DSWS) for Short Range Ballistic Missile Defense (SRBMD) and a new Arrow-3 Interceptor. Additionally, MDA is developing, testing and exercising interoperability between U.S. BMDS systems and the Israeli Missile Defense Architecture to ensure Israeli systems can be integrated into the global BMDS. These programs are under the Capability Development mission area investments. Note: 1.) Planned programs assume matching funds from Israel per international agreements. 2.) Funding for these activities is directed by annual Congressional action. System Element Description The Arrow program consists of the following major efforts: The Arrow System Improvement Program (ASIP) enhances baseline Arrow Weapon System capabilities against more stressing evolving regional threats. ASIP enhancements will be implemented in a block upgrade program that includes ground and flight testing. The program also includes the development of Arrow co-manufacturing capability, co-production of the interceptor and the enhancement of Arrow`s interoperability with U.S. Ballistic Missile Defense Systems (BMDS) via Joint Tactical Information Data System (JTIDS) /Link-16 common communication architecture. Related activities include the Israeli Test Bed (ITB), and the Israeli Systems Architecture and Integration (ISA&I) study that assesses requirements and growth paths for the 2020 Israel missile defense architecture. The ASIP Agreement concludes in 2016. The second Capability Development mission is the development of the David`s Sling Weapon System (DSWS) for Short Range Ballistic Missile Defense (SRBMD). This system, designed to counter short range rockets serve as a lower-tier to the Arrow Weapon System, is also being developed in blocks. The first fielded block capability will perform the short range rocket defense mission. This need for this system was underscored in the 2006 2nd Lebanon War. Beginning in FY 2008, the U.S. and Israel began jointly assessing solutions for an upper-tier component for Israel`s Missile Defense Architecture. By adding an upper-tier capability to their current BMD architecture, Israel will increase the system`s capability against advanced threats. The 2008 Joint Analysis of Alternatives study showed that Israel`s proposed Upper Tier Component Interceptor (Arrow-3) could provide better performance at a lower cost than the land-based Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) interceptor if development and cost objectives are met. However, technology and schedule for Arrow-3 have been assessed by MDA as high risk. Therefore, MDA has developed detailed Knowledge Points to assess Israel`s development progress for Arrow-3. In addition, MDA and the Israeli Ministry of Defense continue to implement practices that allow for the more effective use of program management tools to ensure risk is adequately managed. System Element Budget Justification and Contribution to the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS): U.S. Israeli cooperative programs like the Arrow Weapon System and the David`s Sling Weapon System are not part of the BMDS. MDA is working to ensure interoperability between U.S. BMDS assets and the Israeli Missile Defense Architecture. Major System Element Goals: These programs continue the United States strategic cooperation with the State of Israel in Missile Defense. Israel`s primary goal is the development of an Anti-Ballistic Missile System for defending Israel and its civilian population. For the United States: Assist in Developing Indigenous Regional Ballistic Missile Deterrent Capability Develop Interoperability Between Israeli Missile Defense Architecture and U.S. Ballistic Missile Defense System Shared Technology Development/Data Collection: Weapon Systems Technology, Interceptor Technology, Phenomenology, Models & Simulations, and Potential use of SRBMD system for U.S. Forces
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 0603913C_4_0400_PB_2011
- Change Summary Explanation
- No FY 2011 data provided in PB10.
- Service Agency Name
- Missile Defense Agency
Entities
Organizations
- Missile Defense Agency
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