THAAD Follow-On
Abstract
The proposed THAAD Follow-On effort includes extended range, integrated battle command system, and threat upgrades to the THAAD 2.0 system. It begins with a risk reduction effort to mature the design concept, validate the threat assessment, and develop a life cycle cost estimate for a proposed future capability improvement. MDA will assess the technical merits of increasing THAAD's interoperability with other air and missile defense system, and expanding the battlespace and defended area of the THAAD baseline weapon system. The risk reduction activities include trade studies to develop preliminary requirements, functional allocations, and interface definitions for the follow-on design, and initial planning for THAAD Follow-On system testing. The Program Office will also develop a life cycle cost estimate for the proposed THAAD Follow-On program. The decision to undertake the full follow-on program will depend on the outcome of the technical evaluation of the expanded capabilities' ability to address the evolving threat, and an assessment of the program's affordability.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- 48754c83a3b28f7d952f3ee83418d87e