Improved Homeland Defense Interceptors
Abstract
The Improved Homeland Defense Interceptor Program Element will develop, integrate, test, and deliver a Next Generation Interceptor for Homeland Defense, meeting the U.S. Northern Command's (USNORTHCOM) Operational Needs for its homeland defense interceptor. The Next Generation Interceptor acquisition covers the development, integration, and testing of an All Up Round (AUR) consisting of a boost vehicle/multiple kill vehicle payload capable of surviving both natural and hostile environments while countering the allocated threats. The Next Generation Interceptor will provide the Warfighter a cost-effective solution that is lethal across the specified threat space; upgradeable to address future and advancing threats; and fully integrated into the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense Weapon System (GWS). The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) issued a Request for Proposal in FY 2020 and competitively awarded two best value contracts on March 24, 2021, for a Next Generation Interceptor acquisition, which covers the development, integration, and testing of an AUR consisting of a boost vehicle/multiple kill vehicle payload. The MDA maintained the competitive environment through Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR) and Knowledge Point (KP) 1 in FY 2024 to reduce technical risk, encourage schedule acceleration, and support the Department's ability to field a system capable of negating the expanding threat. With the PDR/KP #1 data, the MDA will select a single Prime contractor for continued development through a CDR; qualification, integrated GWS/AUR and flight testing; and AUR production. The budget requested continues to support the planned first Next Generation Interceptor delivery no later than FY 2028, which addresses the number one priority requirement in the USNORTHCOM Operational Needs for missile defense of the homeland.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 0604874C_4_0400_PB_2025
- Change Summary Explanation
- Decrease in FY 2025 reflects the selection of a single Next Generation Interceptor design to proceed through development and integration into the GMD Weapon System.
- Service Agency Name
- Missile Defense Agency
Entities
Organizations
- Missile Defense Agency
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