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 Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (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 Japanese Ministry of Defense (JMOD) have undertaken an SM-3 Cooperative Development (SCD) program. The objective of the SCD project is the development and initial at-sea flight test of the SM-3 Blk IIA missile, and preparation for subsequent production decisions. Key technology improvements planned for the SM-3 Block 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 U.S./Japan Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) SCD Annex 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), Missile Defense Agency (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. MD40 Program-Wide Support (PWS) consists of essential non-headquarters management costs in support of the MDA functions and activities across the entire Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS).

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2014
• Source ID: 0604881C_4_0400_PB_2014
• Change Summary Explanation: The FY 2014 adjustment to align missile development material requirements with the new Program Design Review hardware utilization matrix plan.
• Service Agency Name: Missile Defense Agency

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Organizations

• Missile Defense Agency

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Acquisition
• Attitude Control Systems
• Ballistic Missiles
• Contracts
• Control Systems
• Cost Analysis
• Defense Systems
• Engineering
• Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
• Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles
• Medium Range Ballistic Missiles
• Procurement
• Rocket Engines
• Rockets
• Standards
• Test And Evaluation
• United States

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