Aegis BMD 4.x Development

Abstract

Aegis Baseline 5.4 (BMD 4.1) incorporates the BMD 5.0 CU capability of EPAA Phase II ENDO/EXO requirements including EPAA Phase II Exo-atmospheric threats, integration of the SM-3 Block IB Threat Upgrade (TU), and reintroduction of other Aegis capabilities integrated with the SM-6 Dual I (Endo only). It provides Aegis Modernization capabilities comparable to the BMD 4.0 ships with legacy computer processing architecture. Aegis Baseline 5.4 (BMD 4.2) will provide refurbishment of existing ship AN/SPY-1 radar arrays with the installation of Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs). These refurbished and upgraded antennas will increase BMD capabilities with improved sensitivity, discrimination, and more efficient radar resource utilization. Specific and/or unique accomplishments to each FY are as follows:

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2020
Source ID
6c02a6fe8eef8c0ea25f490d23a2ac36

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