AEGIS SM-3 Block IIA Co-Development

Abstract

The Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (Aegis BMD) mission is to deliver an enduring, operationally effective and supportable Ballistic Missile Defense capability to defend the nation, deployed forces, friends and allies, and to increase this capability by delivering evolutionary improvements as part of Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) upgrades. Aegis BMD provides a forward-deployable, mobile capability to detect and track Ballistic Missiles of all ranges, and the ability to destroy Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM), Medium-Range Ballistic Missiles (MRBM), and Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missiles (IRBM) in the midcourse phase of flight and ICBMs in early phases of flight. Upgrades to both the Aegis BMD Weapon System and the STANDARD MISSILE-3 (SM-3) configurations evolve Aegis BMD to provide effective, supportable defensive capability against more difficult threats. Beginning in 2006, Aegis BMD and the Japan Ministry of Defense (JMOD) have undertaken an SM-3 Cooperative Development (SCD) program, which consists of an upgrade of the SM-3 Block (Blk) IB missile to a 21-inch diameter SM-3 missile (SM-3 Blk IIA). The objective of the SCD project is the development and initial at-sea flight test of the SM-3 Blk IIA missile, and prepare for a subsequent production decisions. Key technology improvements planned for the SM-3 Blk IIA missile include an increase in velocity and an increase in range provided by a 21-inch diameter rocket motor propulsion stack, more than doubled seeker sensitivity and more than three times divert capability incorporated in an advanced kinetic warhead. Key component technologies to be developed include, but are not limited to: lightweight nosecone, advanced kinetic warhead, 21-inch second stage rocket motor, and 21-inch third stage rocket motor. Technology risk reduction will be conducted to reduce key component development risk. The U.S. and Japan will bear equitable burden to conduct the Project. The assignment of work documented in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) represents an equitable sharing of work. The U.S. and Japan will fund the full extent of their participation in the Project. No funds will be transferred between the U.S. and Japan under the MOU. Proving Missile Defense: Working with the Services` Operational Test Agencies (OTA), with the support of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E), MDA has developed a test program to improve confidence in missile defense capabilities under development and ensure the capabilities transferred to the war fighter are operationally effective, suitable, and survivable. The Integrated Master Test Plan (IMTP) is event-oriented and extends until the collection of all identified data is completed to ensure adequate test investments. The bottom line is that MDA is focused on conducting meaningful ballistic missile testing that demonstrates the capabilities of the BMDS. MD40 consists of Program-Wide Support (PWS) non-headquarters management costs in support of MDA functions and activities across the entire Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS).

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2013
Source ID
0604881C_4_0400_PB_2013
Change Summary Explanation
The Consolidated Appropriation Act of FY 2012 (Public Law 112-74) directed transfer of $50M from Line 69 (PE 0603902C, Next Generation Aegis Missile) to Line 110 (PE 0604881C, SM-3 Co-Development (SCD)) for Risk Reduction program adjustment. FY 2013 adjustments resulted from a Jointly approved SCD Project re-plan in March 2011. The Propellant, Third Stage Rocket Motor (TSRM), Nosecone, and the Divert and Attitude Control System (DACS) PDRs were not completed in 1Q FY 2011 as scheduled. Subsequently the program was re-planned to include the addition of multiple engineering iterations to enable a more balanced engineering process with lower project execution risk.
Service Agency Name
Missile Defense Agency

Entities

Organizations

  • Missile Defense Agency

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Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Attitude Control Systems
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Control Systems
  • Cost Analysis
  • Engineering
  • Guided Missiles
  • Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles
  • Medium Range Ballistic Missiles
  • Procurement
  • Rocket Engines
  • Rockets
  • Short Range Ballistic Missiles
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Vehicles
  • United States

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